Ellis Marsalis at Jackson Square

Ellis Marsalis at the piano
Ellis Marsalis at the piano and his bassist to the right

Ellis Marsalis, the Patriarch of the Marsalis family with many well known musicians in the family performed with his band at the French Quarter Fest on Thursday under a relentless Louisiana sun and a big crowd of people enjoying the music. Ellis Marsalis is not only a musician but also a big supporter of musical education as well as an educator himself, read more about him here.

Ellis Marsalis band members
Ellis Marsalis drummer and trumpet player
Ellis Marsalis band members
Ellis Marsalis band members
A lighthearted moment between the trumpet and clarinet players during the concert
A lighthearted moment between two band members during the concert