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Marsalis Music Albums
Marsalis is a surname. Notable people with the name include: Arts and entertainment Music * Branford Marsalis (born 1960), American saxophonist, composer and bandleader *Delfeayo Marsalis (born July 28, 1965), American jazz trombonist and record producer * Ellis Marsalis Jr. (1934–2020), American jazz pianist *Jason Marsalis (born 1977), American jazz drummer *Wynton Marsalis (born 1961), American trumpeter and composer Other media *Amanda Marsalis, American film director and photographer Other people * Ellis Marsalis Sr. (1908–2004), American businessman *Jim Marsalis (born 1945), American football player * John H. Marsalis (1904–1971), American politician *Thomas Marsalis (1852–1919), American developer See also *Marselis, surname *Marcellus (name) Marcellus is a masculine given name and a surname, which comes from the Roman god of war Mars. Given name Notable people with the name include: * Marcellus, character in William Shakespeare's tragic play ''Hamlet'' * Marcus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surname
In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name, as the forename, or at the end; the number of surnames given to an individual also varies. As the surname indicates genetic inheritance, all members of a family unit may have identical surnames or there may be variations; for example, a woman might marry and have a child, but later remarry and have another child by a different father, and as such both children could have different surnames. It is common to see two or more words in a surname, such as in compound surnames. Compound surnames can be composed of separate names, such as in traditional Spanish culture, they can be hyphenated together, or may contain prefixes. Using names has been documented in even the oldest historical records. Examples of surnames are documented in the 11th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Branford Marsalis
Branford Marsalis (born August 26, 1960) is an American saxophonist The saxophone (often referred to colloquially as the sax) is a type of single-reed woodwind instrument with a conical body, usually made of brass. As with all single-reed instruments, sound is produced when a reed on a mouthpiece vibrates to pro ..., 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 soloist with classical ensembles and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque. From 1992 to 1995 he led the Tonight Show Band. Early life Marsalis was born on August 26, 1960, in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, and raised in New Orleans. He is the son of Dolores (née Ferdinand), a jazz singer and substitute teacher, and Ellis Marsalis, Jr., Ellis Louis Marsalis, Jr., a pianist and music professor.Stated on ''Finding Your Roots'', PBS, March 25, 2012 His brothers Jason Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, and Delfeayo Marsalis are also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delfeayo Marsalis
Delfeayo Marsalis (; born July 28, 1965) is an American jazz trombonist, record producer and educator. Life and career Marsalis was born in New Orleans, the son of Dolores (née Ferdinand) and Ellis Louis Marsalis, Jr., a pianist and music professor. He is also the grandson of Ellis Marsalis, Sr., and the brother of Wynton Marsalis (trumpeter), Branford Marsalis (saxophonist), and Jason Marsalis (drummer). Delfeayo also has two brothers who are not musicians: Ellis Marsalis III (b. 1964) is a poet, photographer and computer networking specialist based in Baltimore, and Mboya Kenyatta (b. 1970), who is diagnosed with is autism and was the primary inspiration for Delfeayo's founding of the New Orleans-based Uptown Music Theatre. Formed in 2000, UMT has trained over 300 youth and staged eight original musicals, all of which are based upon the mission of "community unity". Delfeayo has recorded 8 of his own albums and is known for his work as a producer of acoustic jazz recordings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
