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In 2009, Wynton Marsalis was given the honor of Jazz Musician of the Day by the National Endowment for the Arts. This award recognizes Marsalis's outstanding contributions to the field of jazz music, and is given to a musician who has made a significant impact on the genre. Marsalis is a trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and educator who has been active in the jazz world for over 40 years.