Jon HammondWynton Marsalis Legion of Honor Medal Presentation brought to you by Jon Hammond
French Ambassador Pierre Vimont presents Wynton Marsalis the insignia of chevalier of the Legion of Honor medal, France's highest distinction, in a very special ceremony at the French Embassy in New York by French Cultural Services. In attendance were Bill Cosby, George Wein, George Avakian and Wynton's Father Mr. Ellis Marsalis. With a performance by Wynton's quintet with saxophonist Walter Blanding Jr. and Ellis Marsalis at the Steinway Piano with his son. Brought to you by Jon Hammond © www.HammondCast.com Special Thanks Amaury Laporte
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Keywords: Wynton Marsalis; Legion of Honor; French Cultural Services; Jon Hammond; Amaury Laporte; Jazz; Marciac Festival; Local 802 Musicians Union
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