Ellis Marsalis Concert History

Ellis Marsalis is regarded by many as the premier modern jazz pianist in New Orleans. Born on November 14, 1934, he began formal music studies at the Xavier University junior school of music at age eleven. After high school Marsalis enrolled in Dillard University (New Orleans) as a clarinet major. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music education in 1955. Marsalis spent the next year working as an assistant manager in his fathers motel business.

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 11, 2016
Ellis Marsalis Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center New York, New York, United States
Nov 10, 2016
Ellis Marsalis Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center New York, New York, United States
Nov 06, 2016
Ellis Marsalis / Marcus Anderson Carolina Theatre Durham, North Carolina, United States
Sep 10, 2016
Ellis Marsalis Washington Park Albany, New York, United States
Jul 23, 2016
"Caramoor Jazz Festival" / Ellis Marsalis / Chick Corea / Christian McBride / Brian Blade / Catherine Russell

Caramoor Jazz Festival

Venetian Theater Katonah, New York, United States
Jul 22, 2016
San Sebastian Heineken Jazzaldia
"San Sebastian Heineken Jazzaldia" / Ellis Marsalis / branford marsalis / Kurt Elling / John Scofield / Brad Mehldau / Ryley Walker / Snarky Puppy
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Various Venues San Sebastian, Spain
Jun 24, 2016 –
Jun 25, 2016
Ellis Marsalis / John Pizzarelli Quartet

Twin Cities Jazz Festival

Mears Park Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Jun 04, 2016
Ellis Marsalis Gem Theatre Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Apr 22, 2016 –
May 01, 2016
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2016
Better Than Ezra / Mavis Staples / Gary Clark Jr. / Bonnie Raitt / Red Hot Chili Peppers / Flo Rida / Stevie Wonder / Neil Young / Michael McDonald / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / The Lone Bellow / Snoop Dogg / My Morning Jacket / Brandi Carlile / Punch Brothers / Elvis Costello / Elvis Costello & The Imposters / Rebirth Brass Band / Alpha Blondy / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings / Janelle Monáe / Gov't Mule / J. Cole / Galactic / Elle King / Dirty Dozen Brass Band / Paul Simon / Grace Potter / Big Freedia / The Soul Rebels / Hurray for the Riff Raff / The Revivalists / Tedeschi Trucks Band / The Black Lillies / Jon Batiste & Stay Human / Anders Osborne / Snarky Puppy / Chris Botti / Nick Jonas / Jonny Lang / Gregory Porter / Los Lobos / Van Morrison / Tab Benoit / Steely Dan / Arlo Guthrie / Irma Thomas / Ms. Lauryn Hill / Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen / Rhiannon Giddens / Brothers Osborne / Beck / Herbie Hancock / Boz Scaggs / Nathaniel Rateliff / Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats / Buddy Guy / cece winans / Elvin Bishop / Jazmine Sullivan / John Hammond / Dr. John / Kermit Ruffins / The Isley Brothers / Maxwell / Mystikal / Aaron Neville / Julio Iglesias / Wayne Shorter / Maze featuring Frankie Beverly / Terence Blanchard / Arturo Sandoval / Buffy Sainte-Marie / Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers / Ravi Coltrane / Ellis Marsalis / Alpha Blondy & The Solar System / Davell Crawford / The Garifuna Collective / Donald Harrison Jr. / Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter / Taj Mahal Trio / Dr. John & the Nite Trippers / Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings / Neil Young + The Promise Of Real / Irvin Mayfield & The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra / Dede Saint Prix / Ivan Neville's Dumstaphunk / Alice's Restaurant / Pearl Jam Show all bands
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Fairgrounds New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Show Duplicate for Apr 22, 2016
Apr 20, 2016
Ellis Marsalis / Delfeayo Marsalis

Ellis Marsalis / Delfeayo Marsalis at Barns At Wolf Trap

Barns At Wolf Trap Vienna, Virginia, United States
Apr 07, 2016
French Quarter Festival
"French Quarter Festival" / Bag Of Donuts / Bruce Daigrepont / Cha Wa / Charlie Wooton Project / Cowboy Mouth / Deacon John / Delfeayo Marsalis / The Dixie Cups / Ellis Marsalis / Fredy Omar con su banda / Joe Krown Trio / John "Papa" Gros Band / John Boutte / Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers / Lynn Drury / New Orleans Suspects / Panorama Jazz Band / Sonny Landreth / T'Canaille Cajun Band / The Revelers / Tin Men Show all bands
French Quarter New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Mar 08, 2016
"San Jose Jazz Winter Fest" / Delfeayo Marsalis / Ellis Marsalis

San Jose Jazz Winter Fest

Cafe Stritch San Jose, California, United States
Mar 04, 2016
Delfeayo Marsalis / Ellis Marsalis Soka University - Performing Arts Center Aliso Viejo, California, United States
Feb 12, 2016
Ellis Marsalis Snug Harbor New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Dec 11, 2015
Ellis Marsalis The Englert Theatre Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Oct 16, 2015
Ellis Marsalis National Theatre Of Taiwan Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan
Aug 15, 2015
Ellis Marsalis The Opera House At Boothbay Harbor Boothbay Harbor, Maine, United States
Aug 14, 2015
Ellis Marsalis The Side Door Old Lyme, Connecticut, United States
Apr 25, 2015
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
"New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" / The Who / John Legend / Ryan Adams / Juvenile / Mannie Fresh / Dumpstaphunk / cassandra wilson / Shovels & Rope / John P. Kee / The Revivalists / Kenny Garrett / Vieux Farka Touré / Big Sam's Funky Nation / Nathan & The Zydeco Cha-Chas / Sonny Landreth / Givers / Luke James / Joe Krown / Russell Batiste Jr. / Walter "Wolfman" Washington / Jeremy Davenport / Ellis Marsalis / Raw Oyster Cult / Lost Bayou Ramblers / Terry "Harmonica" Bean Blues Band / New Orleans Klezmer Allstars / Tommy Malone / Bruce Daigrepont / New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra / Tank and the Bangas / Goldman Thibodeaux & the Lawtell Playboys / Banu Gibson & The New Orleans Hot Jazz / Calvin Johnson / Tony Hall / TBC Brass Band / The Wee Trio / Warren Storm / Willie Tee / John Rankin / 101 Runners / John Lisi / Sweet Crude / Curtis Pierre With Samba Children / The Robert Cray Band / Pocket Aces Brass Band / Asheson / Julio & Cesar Show all bands
  Setlists
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Feb 14, 2015
Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival
"Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival" / Winard Harper Sextet / Ellis Marsalis / Delfeayo Marsalis / Memphis Gold / Allan Harris / Chad Carter
Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Rockville, Maryland, United States

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
May 3, 2014
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Ellis Marsalis had?

Ellis Marsalis has had 152 concerts.

What genre is Ellis Marsalis?

Ellis Marsalis is most often considered to be Jazz, Piano, Jazz Piano, New Orleans Jazz, Christmas Instrumental, and New Orleans.

When was the last Ellis Marsalis concert?

The last Ellis Marsalis concert was on September 26, 2019 at Tulane University, Dixon Hall in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

What setlist does Ellis Marsalis play live?

The songs that Ellis Marsalis performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 29, 2012 concert at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States:

  1. Twelve's It

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