Ellis Marsalis
About Ellis Marsalis
Ellis Marsalis is regarded by many as the premier modern jazz pianist in New Orleans. Born on November 14, 1934, he began formal music studies at the Xavier University junior school of music at age eleven. After high school Marsalis enrolled in Dillard University (New Orleans) as a clarinet major. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music education in 1955. Marsalis spent the next year working as an assistant manager in his fathers motel business.
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The Little Drummer Boy (feat. Bill Huntington & Jason Marsalis)
Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
Heart of Gold
Somehow
O Tannenbaum
This Is Christmas
Bess You Is My Woman (From "Porgy and Bess"
A Moment Alone
This Can't Be Love
Never Let Me Go
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
12's It
The Very Thought of You
Charlie Brown
Mood Indigo
Dr. Jazz
Peppermint Patty
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God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (feat. Bill Huntington & Jason Marsalis)
When We First Met
After
Dee Wee
Orchid Blue
Oh, Good Grief!
O Little Town of Bethlehem (feat. Roman Skakun, Bill Huntington & Jason Marsalis)
Magnolia Triangle
Sophisticated Lady
Pebble Beach
Christmas Time Is Here (feat. Jason Marsalis & Bill Huntington)
Greensleeves (feat. Roman Skakun, Bill Huntington & Jason Marsalis)
Delilah (Delilah's Theme)
Maria
Swinging At The Haven
Homecoming
Prelude To A Kiss
Drop Me Off In Harlem
Surrey With The Fringe On Top
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It Came Upon A Midnight (Feat. Oman Skakun, Bill Huntington & Jason Marsalis)
Sweet Georgia Brown
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Creole Love Call
Caravan
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Monkey Puzzle
Emily
Love For Sale
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