Jason Marsalis Quintet presents “The Music of My Father”

Percussionist Jason Marsalis of the illustrious Marsalis family and youngest sibling of Wynton Branford and Delfeayo presents previously unreleased music of his father the late great Ellis Marsalis Jr.

For the first time the Jason Marsalis Quintet shares "The Music of My Father" a performance of unreleased music by the late Ellis Marsalis Jr. the father of Jason Marsalis. Counting five acclaimed musicians - father Ellis and brothers Wynton Branford Delfeayo and Jason they're known as New Orleans' first family of jazz. Jason Marsalis explains "While my father was busy mentoring students he took his own music for granted. I'm proud to present his music as another part of his legacy. He evolved and grew throughout his life and that is reflected in his performances and writing."

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