In this beautiful book, Pulitzer Prize—winning musician and composer Wynton Marsalis draws upon lessons he’s learned from a lifetime in jazz–lessons that can help us all move to higher ground. With wit and candor he demystifies the music that is the birthright of every American and demonstrates how a real understanding of the central idea of jazz–the unique balance between self-expression and sacrifice for the common good exemplified on the bandstand–can enrich every aspect of our lives, from the bedroom to the boardroom, from the schoolroom to City Hall. Along the way, Marsalis helps us understand the life-changing message of the blues, reveals secrets about playing–and listening–and passes on wisdom he has gleaned from working with three generations of great musicians. Illuminating and inspiring, Moving to Higher Ground is a master class on jazz and life, conducted by a brilliant American artist.

温顿•马萨利斯

（Wynton Marsalis）

被誉为当今最顶尖的小号大师。1961年诞生于爵士乐的发源地美国新奥尔良一个爵士乐家庭，温顿的父亲和两个哥哥同样都是爵士音乐家。温顿9次荣获格莱美音乐大奖，也是唯一一位同时赢得古典音乐与爵士音乐唱片大奖的器乐演奏家。1997年，温顿凭借自己创作的宗教史诗音乐剧《田野上的鲜血》，成为首次获得普利策音乐大奖的爵士音乐家。

杰夫瑞•C.沃尔德

（Geoffrey C. Ward）

美国知名作家和编剧。早年担任《美国遗产》（American Heritage）杂志编辑，也曾与人合拍关于爵士乐和棒球的纪录片而获得美国电视“艾美奖”。