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Kenny Rampton Honors Jazz Roots, Spurs Global Appreciation, and Leads Las Vegas Outreach Through Music
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Kenny Rampton, a world-renowned jazz musician and co-founder of Las Vegas Jazz Outreach Initiative, discussed his musical journey, starting with piano and percussion before settling on the trumpet. He shared his experiences touring with Ray Charles and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Rampton highlighted the global appreciation for jazz, noting its deeper understanding outside the U.S. He emphasized the importance of jazz education in Las Vegas, drawing from his own experiences and the community's rich jazz history. The conversation also touched on the impact of the pandemic on his music and the significance of community engagement in jazz outreach.
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