Wynton Marsalis Rocks Northwestern 2009 Commencement

Black-robed academics reluctantly get in the groove as honorary Doctor of Arts Wynton Marsalis lights up a rainy Northwestern commencement. Accompanied by a member of the NU faculty on sax, Marsalis used his trumpet to play a coda to his keynote speech, which was unfortunately cut off due to threatening weather. Commencement ceremonies took place June 19, 2009 at Northwestern University's Ryan Field, Evanston, Ill.

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[aristotlehead]

Because he was disappointed that he didn't get to read the full speech he had prepared Wynton recorded it in a studio and it's available to download (for free) from his website.

[flyingmeatball1]

and then it rained...and when it rained, it poured.. i wish they had cut the students speech short instead of wynton's!

[eay126]

I cannot believe this was over 6 months ago. Pretty much the pinnacle of my graduation weekend. Love.

[himynameississy]

you can't hear the saxophone at all but still pretty sickk

[trumpetphil]

coolest thing I've seen in ages, quality

[pickarose]

yeah it was great :-)

[timmyboy316]

That would have been awesome to be there and see that

[cjsuljic]

Thanks for posting this. I was there and it was the most amazing day because of Wynton Marsalis. What a great guy.