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During a question and answer session, Marsalis said many young people do not listen to jazz because it is part of a marginalized culture.
At the conclusion of the lecture, and after many standing ovations, Marsalis performed a one-man duet of George Gershwin's "Embraceable You," simultaneously playing trumpet and piano.
Various University programs have been attempting to bring Marsalis to Harvard for the past three years.
"It's a great place, it's a great experience. I'm just very grateful to be here," he said. Marsalis showed his appreciation by spending over an hour talking with fans after the forum.
"As we see arts education programs gradually dying out, it's so important to have people like Wynton, advocates for the arts, stressing their central place in society," said Ashley McCants '02, a Kuumba singer and audience member, of Marsalis' mission.