The Marsalis Family [Live]

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In 1981, trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and saxophonist Branford Marsalis burst on the scene as the young lions who started a jazz renaissance. They were followed by their younger brothers, trombonist Delfeayo and drummer Jason. Incredible as it sounds, they've never recorded together as a family. On August 4, 2001, at the University of New Orleans, they performed with their father, the esteemed pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis in a concert that marked his retirement from the school's jazz department. Supported by bassist Roland Guerin, the family delivers a swinging live program of standards and original works in trio, quartet, and sextet combinations. The elder Marsalis's pristine pianism colors his midtempo tune "Swingin' at the Haven," while Jason Marsalis's Afro-tinged intro peppers the standard "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top." Wynton and Branford declare their brotherly love on the saxophonist's Ornette Coleman-esque "Cain and Abel." Actor-singer-pianist Harry Connick Jr. joins in on the fun with "Twelve's It" and "St. James Infirmary." --Eugene Holley Jr.

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The Marsalis family and New Orleans.

Fun album....

a nice tribute to an unheralded master

CD is great, PBS show was great, look forward to DVD

Very Enjoyable

The Marsalis Family
Marsalis Family , Wynton Marsalis , Branford Marsalis , and Ellis Marsalis
Manufacturer: Marsalis Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00007M9FR
Release Date: 2003-02-04

Tracks:

Swingin' at the Haven
Surrey with the Fringe On Top
Wynton Speaks
Cain and Abel
Nostalgic Impressions
After
Sultry Serenade
Twelve's It
Harry Speaks
Saint James Infirmary
Struttin' with Some Barbecue

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In 1981, trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and saxophonist Branford Marsalis burst on the scene as the young lions who started a jazz renaissance. They were followed by their younger brothers, trombonist Delfeayo and drummer Jason. Incredible as it sounds, they've never recorded together as a family. On August 4, 2001, at the University of New Orleans, they performed with their father, the esteemed pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis in a concert that marked his retirement from the school's jazz department. Supported by bassist Roland Guerin, the family delivers a swinging live program of standards and original works in trio, quartet, and sextet combinations. The elder Marsalis's pristine pianism colors his midtempo tune "Swingin' at the Haven," while Jason Marsalis's Afro-tinged intro peppers the standard "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top." Wynton and Branford declare their brotherly love on the saxophonist's Ornette Coleman-esque "Cain and Abel." Actor-singer-pianist Harry Connick Jr. joins in on the fun with "Twelve's It" and "St. James Infirmary." --Eugene Holley Jr.

Customer Reviews:

The Marsalis family and New Orleans........2005-09-29

Wonderful CD! It not only entertains with great jazz tunes, it gives you a peek into the Marsalis family's relationship. I purchased this CD just before the New Orleans disaster and it made it even more touching because the Marsalis family loves that city so much. I wasn't familiar with works by the whole family and this CD gives you a sample that makes you want to hear more from each of them. I was already a Wynton fan, but now I am branching out to the others. Buy this. You'll be glad you did. Just the last tune, Struttin with Some Barbecue, is worth getting it.

Fun album...........2003-07-22

I really wish this was a 2 CD set. Something tells me there was much more to this concert than the CD contains....the 2 monologues (short) on the album are small windows into an extremely talented family.

What a fun listen....great jazz album by a family devoted to the art.

a nice tribute to an unheralded master.......2003-03-13

mr. ellis marsalis is known primarily as the patriarch of one of the most gifted families jazz has ever seen. what is sometimes overlooked is that he is a master pianist in his own right who missed the spotlight by devoting himself to his family and a career educating musicians. this album is a fitting tribute to him and highlights the talent that runs in the family from start to finish. the selections run the history of modern jazz from swing to a taste of free. highlights for me were the reworking of the old standard, "surrey with the fringe on top," featuring some neat rhythmic changes and great solos by each member of the marsalis family; "cain and abel" featuring a hot interchange between wynton and branford; and a guest appearance by harry connick on "st. james infirmary" that allows the blues to shine through this chestnut. all in all this is an outstanding album of jazz featuring wonderful solos and a steady swing. that most of it comes from one family is indeed amazing. you will not be disappointed.

CD is great, PBS show was great, look forward to DVD.......2003-02-22

As a friend of the Marsalis family for 24 years and the President of Basin Street Records (where drummer and youngest son Jason Marsalis has recorded two wonderful CDs, Music in Motion, and Year of the Drummer) I have seen members of the family in all sorts of configurations.

Those of you in the dozen cities or so where the family will be performing this month and next should make sure you go out and check them out. Individually they are all great musicians...together they push each other to the top and have a lot of fun doing it.

The CD is great, the PBS special last night was fun to watch and I am looking forward to the DVD.

Very Enjoyable.......2003-02-17

I have Followed this Family for the Longest time&I'm still digging what they have to offer after all of these years.together here the Music&Flow fits so well&everything truly comes as one.with Ellis Marsalis Leading the way everything for me works.Very Enjoyable Set.I Hope there will be more to come in the future.

A Jazz Celebration (CD / DVD combo pack)

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Fairly Festive Family Affair

A Jazz Celebration (CD / DVD combo pack)
Marsalis Family
Manufacturer: Marsalis Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000E332X
Release Date: 2003-11-18

Tracks:

Swinging at the Haven
Surrey with the Fringe on Top
Wynton Speaks
Cain and Abel
Nostalgic Impressions
Caravan (DVD only)
After
Sultry Serenade
Limehouse Blues (DVD only)
Twelve's It
Harry Speaks
Saint James Infirmary
Struttin' with Some Barbecue
The Party's Over (DVD only)

Album Description

First Ever CD and DVD Release from the Most Celebrated Family in Jazz, now available in a single combo pack. The most celebrated family in jazz, recorded together for the first time ever. Featuring Ellis on piano, and his sons Branford (saxophones), Delfeayo (trombone), Jason (drums) and Wynton (trumpet). Plus bassist Roland Guerin, and a special guest appearance by Harry Connick, Jr. One father, four sons...two generations of jazz.

Customer Reviews:

Fairly Festive Family Affair.......2003-12-01

This is less a jazz celebration than a unique family affair, with the prolific Ellis accounting for five of the six members of the ensemble (I haven't heard yet of a young Marsalis bass player in the wings--perhaps papa ran out of gas). It's a solid, carefully programmed, even tight performance by all hands, ranging from an Art Blakey-like ensemble on "Swinging at the Haven" to Ellis' pleasant piano trio on "Surrey" to a Dixieland-style "Struttin'." Harry Connick's contribution is minimal and somewhat disappointing, limited to a predictable "St. James Infirmary" performed in the company of his own musicians.

Ellis has always been an effective and laconic if somewhat stiff and guarded player. Wynton and Branford are predictably solid. As a result, the surprises and much of the fire on this occasion are supplied by Delfeayo, who captures the technique and spirit of J. J. Johnson better than any trombonist who comes to mind.

In sum, a recording unlikely to receive repeated playings. One wishes the clan had either loosened things up or continued to play mainstream boppish arrangements like the opening number.

Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
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Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
Marsalis Family
Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00007M8PR
Release Date: 2003-03-10

Tracks:

Swinging At The Heaven
Surrey With The Fringe On Top
Wynton Speaks
Cain And Abel
Nostalgic Impressions
After
Sultry Serenade
Twelve It
Harry Speaks
Saint James Infirmary
Struttin' With Some Barbeque
Part's Over

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A child is born
The Petersons
Manufacturer: Pop Sense
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004U2H9
Release Date: 2000-06-13

Tracks:

A child is born
Christmas Story
Messiah
In the City
Memories of Christmastime
The Christmas Song
Little Drummer Boy
It's Christmastime
Jingle Bells
White Christmas
I'll be home for Christmas

Album Description

Equisite Christmas CD from renowned Minnesota music Peterson Family. Featuring Windham Hill artist Ricky Peterson and "Donny and Marie" show bandleader "St. Paul" Peterson

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