Jazz musician Wynton Marsalis reflects on lessons he learned from his father Ellis. See John Dickerson’s full report on the mental toll coronavirus is taking on Americans, here: https://cbsn.ws/3a0VglH
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I really think they should have given the man more than two lousy weeks to process the death of his FATHER, before asking him personal questions on national television.
Just read the obituary for Ellis Marsalis, the patriarch of the great New Orleans jazz family. Another sad passing from Covid-19, at age 85. I have a personal reminiscence to share.
In 2011, my wife Julie & I traveled from NY to the Big Easy. We were lucky enough to catch Mr. Marsalis playing his regular gig at Snug Harbor, the Frenchmen Street club. He spun out beautiful, flowing piano licks with his fine combo joining in.
As we left, Ellis strolled into the adjacent dining room to grab a bite before his next set. I decided to be a fan and go express my thanks. As we approached, I was surprised to see he had ordered a chocolate milk shake. He looked up with a welcoming smile as I told him how much we had enjoyed his music.
“Where are y’all from?” he inquired.
“New York City”, I replied. ”We’ve been lucky enough to see your son, Wynton there. Now we get to hear you in your home town”.
He reflected for a moment, then sighed and said, “Well, when you get back there, tell my son to call home. He never calls his folks!”
Such an open, personal response. Such a universal parental lament. Ellis Marsalis leaves an amazing legacy and he will be missed.
Its very troublesome to know that numerous people are having to show such resolve when giving interviews after their loved ones have been taken away from COVID-19. Everyone has had to show their ability to speak even while in shock because their transitions happen so quickly.
Ellis Marsalis was a fabulously elegant and thoroughly authoritative and authentic voice in modern piano. Had he chosen to have a career in New York he would have been – among the giants – one of the heavyweights. Instead he chose to stay in New Orleans, and just as his son says here, enrich a regional city with his world class prowess. There are many such giants lurking in all the cities of The United States: hero jazz musicians who are responsible for inspiring entire communities – and even generations of younger jazz musicians who do go on to great acclaim and who will never forget the source of their inspiration and musical integrity. There's always "this one cat", an hometown hero, who showed by example. Always!!
I saw Wynton Marsalis at the Village Vanguard shortly after 9/11. A small club, but he made it feel like he was playing for you personally. He made eye contact with everyone in that joint and it felt like he was playing just for you, an audience of one. Now I know where he learned that.
Very inspiring.
Love you dad. Continue to RIP.
An Interviewer who has no context of music history or any prior knowledge.
Thank you Wynton!!!
Wynton Marsalis is a legend, probably THE BEST trumpet player since Maurice Andre. That being said this interviewer is terrible.
simply beautiful
I really think they should have given the man more than two lousy weeks to process the death of his FATHER, before asking him personal questions on national television.
Ellis. A legend amongst legends. I feel so privileged to have seen him perform live five times since 2016.
Just read the obituary for Ellis Marsalis, the patriarch of the great New Orleans jazz family. Another sad passing from Covid-19, at age 85. I have a personal reminiscence to share.
In 2011, my wife Julie & I traveled from NY to the Big Easy. We were lucky enough to catch Mr. Marsalis playing his regular gig at Snug Harbor, the Frenchmen Street club. He spun out beautiful, flowing piano licks with his fine combo joining in.
As we left, Ellis strolled into the adjacent dining room to grab a bite before his next set. I decided to be a fan and go express my thanks. As we approached, I was surprised to see he had ordered a chocolate milk shake. He looked up with a welcoming smile as I told him how much we had enjoyed his music.
“Where are y’all from?” he inquired.
“New York City”, I replied. ”We’ve been lucky enough to see your son, Wynton there. Now we get to hear you in your home town”.
He reflected for a moment, then sighed and said, “Well, when you get back there, tell my son to call home. He never calls his folks!”
Such an open, personal response. Such a universal parental lament. Ellis Marsalis leaves an amazing legacy and he will be missed.
Its very troublesome to know that numerous people are having to show such resolve when giving interviews after their loved ones have been taken away from COVID-19. Everyone has had to show their ability to speak even while in shock because their transitions happen so quickly.
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Stupid questions Wynton. I'm sorry. Bad reporter.
"Embracing the larger humanity…" We need more thoughts like this. A story on a father's impact on his kids is inspiring.
Ellis Marsalis was a fabulously elegant and thoroughly authoritative and authentic voice in modern piano. Had he chosen to have a career in New York he would have been – among the giants – one of the heavyweights. Instead he chose to stay in New Orleans, and just as his son says here, enrich a regional city with his world class prowess. There are many such giants lurking in all the cities of The United States: hero jazz musicians who are responsible for inspiring entire communities – and even generations of younger jazz musicians who do go on to great acclaim and who will never forget the source of their inspiration and musical integrity. There's always "this one cat", an hometown hero, who showed by example. Always!!
I saw Wynton Marsalis at the Village Vanguard shortly after 9/11. A small club, but he made it feel like he was playing for you personally. He made eye contact with everyone in that joint and it felt like he was playing just for you, an audience of one. Now I know where he learned that.
The man lived by belief and made the world a better place. He left a legacy in lives.
Betsy, Katrina now Covid -19 The Saints go marching on…..see you on the other side of the veil
Rest in peace, Dr. Marsalis. Thank you for your legacy.