Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 1900 - 2100
As an acclaimed trombonist, composer, and producer, Delfeayo Marsalis has also dedicated his prolific career to music theatre and education. Along with the Marsalis family of musicians including his father Ellis, the artist was destined to a life in music. Delfeayo has toured internationally with jazz legends such as Ray Charles, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Elvin Jones and Slide Hampton, as well as leading his own groups. In 2008, he formed the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, a highly entertaining ensemble that focuses on maintaining important jazz traditions such as riff playing, New Orleans polyphony and spontaneous arrangements. Delfeayo also formed the Uptown Music Theatre in 2000. A non-profit organization that empowers youth through musical theatre training. He has written sixteen musicals to date based on historical and/or uniting the community. In addition, he has composed over 90 songs that help introduce kids to jazz through musical theatre and has reached over 5,000 students nationally with his Swinging with the Cool School soft introduction to jazz workshops. Marsalis has a dual Bachelor's degree in Music performance and Production from Berklee College of Music, and a Masters in Jazz Performance from the University of Louisville. A Doctorate has also been conferred from the New England College. Please visit: https://www.dmarsalis.com/
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Category: Live Music | Jazz
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Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2191343-2?pid=2874
Category: Live Music | Jazz
Starting Price Per Person
$ 45.00 USD
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Where
Morrison Center
2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane
Boise Idaho 83725
United States
( Theatre - Cinema Hall )
2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane
Boise Idaho 83725
United States
( Theatre - Cinema Hall )
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