`` I wanted to really be able to see the students develop , '' Wynton Marsalis co-founded Jazz at Lincoln Center to cultivate , inspire audiences . He was a jazz musician and composer who also played the piano for many years before becoming an educator in New York City Public Schools ( he taught music theory ). It provides free lessons , lectures and paid performance opportunities . Marsalis : The nonprofit gives kids an appreciation of other people and humanity .
Wynton Marsalis co-founded Jazz at Lincoln Center to cultivate , inspire audiences . He was a jazz musician and composer who also played the piano for many years before becoming an educator in New York City Public Schools ( he taught music theory ). It provides free lessons , lectures and paid performance opportunities . Marsalis : The nonprofit gives kids an appreciation of other people and humanity .