Grab your beads and a slice of king cake as we celebrate Mardis Gras with NEA Jazz Master and Grammy Award-winning trombonist, Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra! Join us for a night of New Orleans jazz—this show will surely get hands clapping and toes tapping!
Delfeayo Marsalis, an acclaimed trombonist, composer, and producer, has dedicated his prolific career to music, theatre, and education. A member of the renowned Marsalis family, he has toured internationally with jazz legends like Ray Charles and Art Blakey while also leading his own groups. Starting his production career at seventeen, he has produced over 120 recordings, earning one Grammy and several nominations. Marsalis holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Music Performance and Production from Berklee College of Music, a Master’s in Jazz Performance from the University of Louisville, and a Doctorate from the New England College.
The Uptown Jazz Orchestra (UJO), founded in 2007 by NEA Jazz Master and Grammy-winning trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis, promotes the rich cultural legacy of American jazz through entertaining and educational performances. Combining the dance-first sensibility of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band with influences from Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and John Coltrane, UJO keeps important jazz traditions alive, such as riff-playing and New Orleans polyphony. The orchestra has released three critically acclaimed CDs and tours internationally.