Ellis Marsalis: New York City, NY, November 9, 2012

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Although pianist Ellis Marsalis has garnered countless plaudits for his teaching at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and as chair of the Jazz Studies department at the University of New Orleans he rarely gets critical notice in these parts for his pianism. For decades, he has shaped the lives of countless jazz musicians including trumpeters m: Terence Blanchard and m: Nicholas Payton, pianist singer m: Harry Connick Jr., and his own four musical sons. During his career, the 78 year-old pianist's hmusical associates have included saxophonist m: Cannonball Adderley, trumpeter m: Nat Adderley, saxophonist m: Eddie Harris and trumpter m: Al Hirt. He has released several recordings on the CBS-Sony label, continues to record for his own label Elm Records and remains active as a teacher and performer...

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