Format Details: Jewel Case
Description
Born 1934, Ellis Marsalis is the piano playing father of famous sons Wynton and Branford Marsalis. The recordings on The Classic Marsalis were made for AFO in 1963 with an excellent group of musicians - Nat Perrilliat on saxophone, James Black on drums and Marshall Smith on bass Tracks include Ellis originals like After as well as Thelonius Monk's Round About Midnight and Dizzy Gillespie's Night In Tunisia. The co-producer of the sessions is Harold Battiste (who also produced Dr John's Gris Gris album). Ellis Marsalis' style is more low-key than any of the other jazz players mentioned above but his music will suit anyone who likes their jazz to unfold quietly and reveal it's deeper delights gradually. Ellis has also made albums for Rounder, Blue Note and Columbia. NB This CD is mid-price!
Tracklisting
Wardell Gray
Various Artists
The Buddy Collette Quintet
Teresa Brewer With Count Basie And Duke Ellington
Ellis Marsalis
Edward Kennedy Ellin
Dexter Gordon
Coleman Hawkins
Wardell Gray
Various Artists
The Tommy Chase Quartet
Johnny Lytle
Johnny Lytle
Ellis Marsalis
Dexter Gordon
Chico Hamilton With Paul Horn
