NPR Music recently kicked off Black History Month by featuring a series of Tiny Desk (home) concerts and playlists by Black artists, presenting a diverse range of talent across genres and generations. One noteworthy performance was by Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra Septet, recorded at Dizzy's Club. The concert began with the powerful "Sloganize, Patronize, Realize, Revolutionize (Black Lives Matters)," setting a bold tone addressing racism and humanity. Marsalis shared that the music from their new album, The Democracy! Suite, delves into timeless human issues magnified during the pandemic.

Wynton Marsalis is a renowned trumpeter who leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, an American big band under the Jazz at Lincoln Center organization based in NYC. Marsalis's musical style fuses traditional jazz elements with modern influences and social commentary, reflecting on societal challenges and matters of the heart.

The Tiny Desk concert by Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra Septet resonated with the audience through its powerful message and remarkable musical artistry, showcasing the enduring impact of jazz in addressing contemporary issues.