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Jason Marsalis to serve up tasty jazz at Central Market
Frank Stallone. Ashlee Simpson. Eric Roberts. All are B-List talents living in the shadow (and on the gravy train) of their more famous and accomplished celebrity relatives.
Jason Marsalis should be confused with none of these. While the son of Ellis and brother of Wynton and Branford may not have the national recognition as his musician relatives, Jason is a giant in his own right.
Find out for yourself next Sunday, May 18, as the amazing percussionist visits Central Market for a free springtime musical treat of the highest order. The talented composer and musician, as well as New Orleans music scene staple, who has collaborated with internationally recognized jazz performers such as Joe Henderson and Lionel Hampton, will be playing tunes from his recently released album, “An Open Letter to Thelonious.”
Marsalis will play from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and you can count me as one of the many who will be making the early drive back from the Radiohead show in Houston to catch this set by one of jazz’s finest.
Jason Marsalis [official site]
Central Market [site]
4001 North Lamar
206.1000
Free
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