ELLIS MARSALIS REMEMBERED: FAMILY MEMORIES & MUSIC WITH BRANFORD, WYNTON, DELFEAYO AND JASON MARSALIS
There is no more recognizable family name in jazz from New Orleans and beyond than: Marsalis. We’re paying tribute to the late pianist Ellis Marsalis Jr. who passed of Covid-19 in April 2020, and to his musical sons Branford (saxophone), Wynton (trumpet), Delfeayo (trombone) and Jason (drums and vibraphone). The conversation ranges from coming of age in a family of musicians, with expectations of performing at the highest level, to the interplay of traditional and modern jazz in New Orleans. Previously unheard are Wynton’s remarkable memorial oration and a live set with youngest son Jason Marsalis playing the music of his late father. It’s the enduring and thriving musical legacy of the Marsalis family this week on American Routes.
HOUR ONE
Open Bed: At the House, in da Pocket Marsalis Family
Music Redeems, Marsalis Music
SEGMENT: Ellis Marsalis, Jason Marsalis & Branford Marsalis in 2001
Instrumental: Java Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Make America Great Again, Marsalis Music
SEGMENT: Delfeayo Marsalis
Monkey Puzzle Ellis Marsalis Quartet
Classic Ellis, AFO Records
3 Musketeers The American Jazz Quintet
Gulf Coast Jazz Vol 1, AFO Records
Instrumental: Lulu's Back in Town Ellis Marsalis and Branford Marsalis
Loved Ones, Sony BMG
Swinging at the Haven Marsalis Family
A Jazz Celebration, Marsalis Music
SEGMENT: Wynton Marsalis Memorial Statement
Oh But on the Third Day (Happy Feet Blues) Wynton Marsalis
Majesty of the Blues, Sony
End Bed: Mind and Spirit Ellis Marsalis and Jonathan Batiste
Homecoming, ELM
HOUR TWO
Open Bed: Oneness Jason Marsalis Quintet
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A Joy Forever Jason Marsalis Quintet
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Nostalgic Impressions Jason Marsalis Quintet
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Instrumental: Homecoming Jason Marsalis Quintet
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SEGMENT: Jason Marsalis
Futuristic Jason Marsalis Quintet
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A Moment Alone Jason Marsalis Quintet
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A Groove for Bags Jason Marsalis Quintet
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Instrumental: The Garden Ellis Marsalis Quintet
Plays The Music Of Ellis Marsalis, ELM Records
Three in One Jason Marsalis Quintet
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Dippy Jason Marsalis Quintet
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End Bed: On Time Jason Marsalis Quintet
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