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.

溫頓•馬薩利斯

（Wynton Marsalis）

被譽為當今最頂尖的小號大師。1961年誕生於爵士樂的發源地美國新奧爾良一個爵士樂傢庭，溫頓的父親和兩個哥哥同樣都是爵士音樂傢。溫頓9次榮獲格萊美音樂大奬，也是唯一一位同時贏得古典音樂與爵士音樂唱片大奬的器樂演奏傢。1997年，溫頓憑藉自己創作的宗教史詩音樂劇《田野上的鮮血》，成為首次獲得普利策音樂大奬的爵士音樂傢。

傑夫瑞•C.沃爾德

（Geoffrey C. Ward）

美國知名作傢和編劇。早年擔任《美國遺産》（American Heritage）雜誌編輯，也曾與人閤拍關於爵士樂和棒球的紀錄片而獲得美國電視“艾美奬”。