Ellis Marsalis, Jr.

Ellis Louis Marsalis Jr. is an American jazz pianist.

Marsalis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Florence and Ellis Marsalis Sr., a businessman and social activist. Marsalis and wife Delores Ferdinand have six sons Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis III , Delfeayo Marsalis, Mboya Kinyatta Marsalis , and Jason Marsalis. Branford, Wynton, Delfeayo, and Jason are also jazz musicians. Ellis is a poet, photographer, and network engineer based in Baltimore.

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