Ellis Marsalis Remembered: Family Memories & Music with Branford, Wynton, Delfeayo and Jason Marsalis

Sep 16

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, Troubadour Jass Records

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 Music

Segment: Jason Marsalis