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
Mar 18, 2006
Ellis Marsalis Herbst Theatre San Francisco, California, United States
Feb 04, 2006
Ellis Marsalis / branford marsalis Folly Theater Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Oct 07, 2005
Ellis Marsalis Scullers Jazz Club Allston, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 06, 2005
Ellis Marsalis Scullers Jazz Club Allston, Massachusetts, United States
Sep 10, 2005
Ellis Marsalis Jack Singer Concert Hall Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Apr 29, 2005 –
May 08, 2005
jazz festival 2005
Dave Matthews Band / The Roots / Wilco / James Taylor / Elvis Costello / B.B. King / Steve Winwood / Buddy Guy / Los Lonely Boys / The Meters / Allen Toussaint / Trey Anastasio / The Radiators / isaac hayes / Ellis Marsalis
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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 23, 2005
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
"New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" / New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra / Gregg Stafford's Jazz Hounds / Pancho Chavis & The Magic Sounds / Jhelisa / Los Vecinos / Beyond Measure / Ronald Reggae / Lil' Brian & The Travelers / Phillip Manuel / The Meters / Eric Lindell / Charles Teony / Randy Erwin / Elmo Williams / Irma Thomas / Big Chief Donald & the New Sounds / Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble / SUNO Jazz Ensemble / Rockin' Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters / Truth Universal / Creole Wild West / Susan Tedeschi / Big Chief Kevin And The Flaming Arrows / Charivari / Kermit Ruffins / Sounds Of Unity / Clark Montessori Steel Band / Big Nine Steppers SAPC / Beatin Path / Buddy Guy / Undefeated Divas / Luciano / Country Fried / John Rankin / Mahogany Brass Band / The Roots / Snooks Eaglin / Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie / Zigaboo Modeliste / Abundant Praise Revival Choir / Money Wasters SAPC / Rockie Charles / Paulin Brothers Brass Band / Brian Stoltz / Brasilliance! / Wendell Brunious / Deacon John / Marc Broussard / Wanda Rouzan / James Taylor / Dave Bartholomew / Lady Rollers / New Orleans Spiritualettes / Fishbone / Young Hunters / Hezekiah Early / The Last Straws / Boogiemen / Mt. Hermon BC Mass Choir / Dorothy Norwood / Lighthouse Gospel Singers / Shirley Horn / Rob Wagner Trio / Nandi Exclusive Gentlemen & Ladies SAPC / Ellis Marsalis Show all bands
  Setlists
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 22, 2005 –
Apr 24, 2005
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2005
Wilco / James Taylor / The Black Crowes / Buddy Guy / Brian Wilson / Widespread Panic / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / The Subdudes / Ellis Marsalis / Original Meters Reunion
  Setlists
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Nov 24, 2004
"Father & Son" / Ellis Marsalis / Jason Marsalis / Delfeayo Marsalis

Father & Son

Taft Theatre Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Feb 29, 2004
Ellis Marsalis Old Town School Of Folk Music Chicago, Illinois, United States

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2019 3 concerts
2018 7 concerts
2017 8 concerts
2016 16 concerts
2015 8 concerts
2014 18 concerts
2013 3 concerts
2012 16 concerts
2011 13 concerts
2010 9 concerts
2009 9 concerts
2008 18 concerts
2007 7 concerts
2006 7 concerts
2005 6 concerts
2004 2 concerts
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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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