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    Ellis Marsalis: Pianist, Teacher And New Orleans Jazz Patriarch

    The patriarch of the famous musical Marsalis family, Ellis Marsalis was not only a performer but a teacher, a mentor and a coach.
    by Molly Murphy Apr 02, 2020 2 minutes
    Pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis, photographed in 2008.

    When the subject of jazz comes up, the name Marsalis is soon sure to follow. Brothers Branford, Wynton, Delfeayo and Jason have all reached international fame. But before they found success, their father Ellis was shaping his own career and lighting the way for others to follow.

    Ellis Marsalis on Wednesday, April 1. Over a lifetime in music, he achieved renown not only

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