Famous People with Name Marsalis

Wynton Learson Marsalis            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Wynton Learson Marsalis: is an American trumpeter and composer. He is among the most prominent jazz musicians of the modern era and is also a well-known instrumentalist in classical music. He is also the Musical Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. A compilation of his series of inspirational letters to a young jazz musical student, named Anthony, has been published as To a Young Jazz Musician.

Branford Marsalis            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Branford Marsalis: He began his professional career in the early 1980s playing with Art Blakey's big band, Clark Terry, and Blakey's Jazz Messengers. From 1982 to 1985 he played with his brother Wynton's group, then left to play in Sting's backup band. In 1985, he appeared

Jason Marsalis            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Jason Marsalis: is an American jazz drummer and member of the famous New Orleans Marsalis jazz musical family. He is the youngest son of Delores Ferdinand Marsalis and Ellis Marsalis, Jr. .His brothers are Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis III (1964), Delfeayo Marsalis, and Mboya Kinyatta (1971). Branford, Wynton, and Delfeayo are also jazz musicians. Ellis is a poet, photographer, & network engineer based in Baltimore. Mboya is autistic.Jason has not only inherited the virtuosity and compositional skills associated with the Marsalis family, but has also developed a distinctive,

John Henry Marsalis            Origin/Culture/Country: American

John Henry Marsalis: was a U.S. Representative from Colorado. He graduated from the University of Colorado Law School in 1934. He was admitted to the bar March 14, 1935, and commenced the practice of law in Pueblo, Colorado. Investigator in district attorney's office in Puebl