Wynton Marsalis - Wynton Marsalis - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Wynton Marsalis’s self-titled debut isn’t just an introduction—it’s a declaration. Released in 1982, this album marked the arrival of an artist who would become a torchbearer for jazz’s living tradition. Still in his early twenties, Marsalis took bold strides, capturing the complexity and exuberance of classic jazz while infusing it with a youthful, searching spirit. His trumpet work is precise yet brimming with personality, weaving through standards and original compositions with a confidence that belies his age. What sets this record apart is its reverence for jazz’s past—nods to Miles Davis and the hard bop era are unmistakable—while also hinting at new horizons. The interplay with a stellar supporting band, including his brother Branford Marsalis, creates a dynamic, conversational energy rarely captured so vividly on a debut. For collectors and jazz enthusiasts, this album is more than a historical artifact; it’s a window into the moment jazz’s next great innovator first made his voice heard. Owning this record means holding a piece of jazz history—one that’s as vital and resonant today as it was at the dawn of the 1980s. Track List: A1 - Father Time - 8:10 A2 - I'll Be There When The Time Is Right - 2:30 A3 - Rj - 3:45 A4 - Hesitation - 5:40 B1 - Sister Cheryl - 7:21 B2 - Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) - 4:36 B3 - Twilight - 8:37