Ellis Marsalis' first album leading his own quintet

This is the first album featuring Marsalis' original compositions with a quintet. The tunes were composed from the 1960's to the 1990's and were all recorded in the 21st century.

1934-2020 - Ellis Marsalis was a driving force in the New Orleans' Jazz Community for many decades and the father of the very famous Marsalis Brothers.Branford, Wynton, Delfeayo, and Jasonalso became jazz musicians!

In 2023 as part of the GRAMMY® festivities:

The late Ellis Marsalis was posthumously recognized with the Trustees award for his contributions to jazz music and education...
Hollywood Reporter

Track Listing

• 12's It
• The Garden
• Relaxin' at Madarao
• Tell Me
• Orchid Blue
• Friendships
• The ELM Music Company
• Dippy
• Chapter One
• Nostalgic Impressions
• Basic Urge
• Crescent City Summer
• Zee Blues
• Dippy [Hidden Track]

Additional Details

Label: ELM Records

Genre: Jazz

Language: English

Run Time: 40 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 03/08/19

UPC: 652905039922