Wynton Marsalis

Wynton Learson Marsalis (born October 18, 1961), trumpeter, composer, teacher, music educator, and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, original pen and ink "on-the-spot" illustration by George 'Georges' Krishizki. Signed, titled and dated by Krishizki: "Wynton Marsalis playing Converto for Trumpet and Orchestra in E-flat major by Hummel / Carnegie Hall / May 31, 1985 / Georges / 1985."

Marsalis has promoted the appreciation of classical and jazz music often to young audiences. Marsalis has been awarded nine Grammys in both genres, and a jazz recording of his was the first of its kind to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music.

George 'Georges' Krishizki (March 22, 1924 – December 20, 2001), Russian-Polish-American illustrator who came to the U.S. in 1949. While he earned acclaim for his renderings of the city’s architectural landmarks, it was his on-the-spot drawings of musicians in performance that attracted an especially appreciative audience. In a 1973 article published in conjunction with two simultaneous exhibitions, Georges explained the genesis of his long-running engagement with the concert hall: “I’ve always enjoyed going to concerts, and one day I decided it would be fun to combine my interests in music and art and make sketches of musicians during performances.”  Indeed, the most remarkable feature of Georges’ oeuvre, apart from the astounding range of performers who gladly expressed their approval and appreciation by signing, is the skill with which the drawings are accomplished.

This original pen and ink illustration, measuring approximately 9 x 12, on heavy-weight sketch paper, is in fine condition with some light overall toning. Its verso is blank and clean.