Ellis Marsalis Sr.
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Ellis Louis Marsalis Sr. was an American businessman from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a former poultry farmer turned hotelier, Esso franchise owner and civil rights activist.
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Branford Marsalis
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Branford Marsalis is an American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a solo
Ellis Marsalis Sr.
…his stepfather's surname. He was the patriarch of the renowned Marsalis musical family that includes his son, Ellis Marsalis Jr., and grandsons Wynton, Branford, Delfeayo, and Jason. Ellis Sr. was married to Florence Robertson (Marsalis), and also has a daughter, Yvette Marsalis, of New Orleans. Marsalis was…
Marsalis performing in 2011
Marsalis at the Monterey Jazz Festival, 1992
Marsalis at a concert in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, at the Lotos Jazz Festival, 2019