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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

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  • Instrumental: Java Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
    Make America Great Again, Marsalis Music
  • SEGMENT: Delfeayo Marsalis

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  • 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

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  • 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
    American Routes Original Recording,
  • A Joy Forever Jason Marsalis Quintet
    American Routes Original Recording,
  • Nostalgic Impressions Jason Marsalis Quintet
    American Routes Original Recording,
  • Instrumental: Homecoming Jason Marsalis Quintet
    American Routes Original Recording,
  • SEGMENT: Jason Marsalis

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  • Futuristic Jason Marsalis Quintet
    American Routes Original Recording,
  • A Moment Alone Jason Marsalis Quintet
    American Routes Original Recording,
  • A Groove for Bags Jason Marsalis Quintet
    American Routes Original Recording,
  • Instrumental: The Garden Ellis Marsalis Quintet
    Plays The Music Of Ellis Marsalis, ELM Records
  • Three in One Jason Marsalis Quintet
    American Routes Original Recording,
  • Dippy Jason Marsalis Quintet
    American Routes Original Recording,
  • End Bed: On Time Jason Marsalis Quintet
    American Routes Original Recording,

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