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Jason Marsalis Duo at 419 Decatur St
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Free. The program is free and open to the public.Location: LAT/LONG: 29.954795, -90.064743
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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2:00 to 3:00 pm Central Time
Description
Jason Marsalis Duo
Friday at 2:00 pm
At the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center
419 Decatur St, New Orleans
Jason Marsalis, born into the illustrious Marsalis family, is the youngest sibling of jazz luminaries Wynton, Branford, and Delfeayo Marsalis, with their father, Ellis Marsalis, being a pivotal figure in their musical upbringing. In 1991, he gained admission to the prestigious New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts High School (NOCCA). His high school years were marked by honing his skills through collaborations with his father and brothers and studying orchestral percussion techniques at the Eastern Music Festival. After graduating from NOCCA in 1995, Jason assumed the drum throne in a new group led by virtuoso pianist Marcus Roberts.
Jason Marsalis was a ubiquitous presence in the New Orleans music scene, collaborating with diverse bands and musicians, from Brazilian-inspired Casa Samba to jazz fusion group Neslort. He co-founded the Latin-jazz ensemble Los Hombres Calientes. He has taken on teaching roles at NOCCA while performing with traditional jazz musicians at iconic venues like Preservation Hall and Palm Court Jazz Cafe. His mastery of the vibraphone garnered him opportunities with the legendary Lionel Hampton Orchestra. Jason's career continued to evolve with projects like the Native Jazz Quartet, fusing folk songs into jazz, and collaborations with the Marcus Roberts Trio, including an album with banjoist Bela Fleck. His 2013 release "In a World of Mallets" on vibes achieved critical acclaim and recognition, topping the JazzWeek Radio Charts and earning an Offbeat Magazine award.
This program is free and open to the public.