Event
Jason Marsalis at 419 Decatur St
Fee:
Free. The program is free and open to the public.Location: LAT/LONG: 29.954809, -90.064754
National Park Service French Quarter visitor center - 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Type of Event
2:00 to 3:00 pm Central Time
Description
The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
and the
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve
present the
Jason Marsalis Duo
Friday at 2:00 pm
At the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center
419 Decatur St, New Orleans
This program is free and open to the public.
Join us for an afternoon jazz concert featuring drummer and vibrophonist extrordinare Jason Marsalis.
Jason, born into the illustrious Marsalis family, displayed prodigious musical talent from an early age. He 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. Over the years, Jason's musical diversity expanded, and he embarked 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.