Legion of Honor Medal Given To Wynton Marsalis
Saturday, November 7th famed jazz trumpeter – and artistic director of Jazz At The Lincoln Center – Wynton Marsalis received the Legion of Honor Medal at the French Embassy in New York City. The medal was presented to him by the French Ambassador Pierre Vimont.
French Ambassador Pierre Vimont presented Wynton Marsalis the insignia of chevalier of the Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest distinction, in a very special ceremony at the French Embassy in New York by French Cultural Services.
Following the presentation guests were treated to a performance by Wynton’s quintet with saxophonist Walter Blanding Jr. and Ellis Marsalis at the Steinway Piano with his son.
In attendance were Bill Cosby, George Wein, Jean-Louis Gilhaumon, George Avakian and Wynton’s Father Mr. Ellis Marsalis.
Video: Legion of Honor Presentation
Video provided by Jon Hammond
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