Jason Marsalis is the youngest son of Ellis, patriarch of the Marsalis
musical family legacy including Wynton, Branford and Delfeayo. Jason
is considered by many to be the most talented member of the family unit
and is known for his excellent drumming and percussion skills. Jason
regularly plays with his father at Snug Harbor in New Orleans and on
tour with the Marcus Roberts Trio, John Ellis, Kermit Ruffins and the
Barbecue Swingers, Shannon Powell, Dr. Michael White, Casa Samba, Dave
Badie and was an original member of Los Hombres Calientes with Bill
Summers and Irvin Mayfield. Jason has released two solo albums under
the Basin Street Records label including Year of the Drummer and Music
in Motion.
musical family legacy including Wynton, Branford and Delfeayo. Jason
is considered by many to be the most talented member of the family unit
and is known for his excellent drumming and percussion skills. Jason
regularly plays with his father at Snug Harbor in New Orleans and on
tour with the Marcus Roberts Trio, John Ellis, Kermit Ruffins and the
Barbecue Swingers, Shannon Powell, Dr. Michael White, Casa Samba, Dave
Badie and was an original member of Los Hombres Calientes with Bill
Summers and Irvin Mayfield. Jason has released two solo albums under
the Basin Street Records label including Year of the Drummer and Music
in Motion.
