Wynton Marsalis won the 1997 (not 1996) Pulitzer Prize in Music for Blood on the Fields. He was the first jazz musician to win the Pulitzer.
The Pulitzer Prize is awarded for excellence in the fields of journalism, literature, and musical composition. It is considered one of the most prestigious awards in these respective fields.
Ornette Coleman became the second jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2007 with his composition, Sound Grammar. In 1997, Wynton Marsalis became the first jazz musician to win a Pulitzer with Blood on the Fields.
Pulitzer Prize judges are usually a panel of experts in the fields of journalism, literature, or other categories. They are appointed by the Pulitzer Prize Board and are responsible for reviewing submissions and selecting the winners based on the criteria established for each category. The identities of the Pulitzer Prize judges are typically kept confidential to ensure the integrity and independence of the selection process.
Pulitzer Prize for Drama was created in 1918.
Pulitzer Prize for Poetry was created in 1922.
Pulitzer Prize for Photography was created in 1942.
Pulitzer Prize for Commentary was created in 1970.
Pulitzer Prize for Fiction was created in 1948.
Pulitzer Prize for Music was created in 1943.
Pulitzer Prize for History was created in 1917.
The Pulitzer Prize is awarded in the United States.
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