RIP Ellis Marsalis
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The 85 year old Jazz pianist, educator and patriarch of the Marsalis family passed away at age 85 in New Orleans from complications from pneumonia brought on by COVID-19.
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/music/jazz-patriarch-ellis-marsalis-...
I'm glad I caught the tribute set he played with his sons in the Jazz Tent at Jazz Fest last year. Delfeayo gave a brief speech where he pointed out that while the rest of the world knew of him primarily as a musician, in New Orleans he was most known as an educator. Then to prove the point they brought out 4 young kids he was mentoring to play with the band. I had to bail on 2/3 of Van Morrison's set at the Acura Stage to see that, and am glad I did.
New Orleans has lost Dr. John, Art Neville and now Ellis Marsalis, three of it's legendary keyboardists, over the last year.
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Very sad news. This virus
Very sad news. This virus is going to take a significant bite out of our elder musicians I fear.
Saw Delfeayo this Christmas as he played a new Education Center we were opening. A lot of fun and highly recommended if you haven't seen him.
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RIP Ellis. Very sad.
RIP Ellis. Very sad.
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RIP Ellis. Glad I got to see
RIP Ellis. Glad I got to see him the one time I went to Jazzfest.