Jason Marsalis
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Drummers · b. 1977

Jason Marsalis

American drummer

Born
4 March 1977
New Orleans
Country
United States
Active
1990–
Record labels
Basin Street Records
Discography
5 albums

Biography

Jason Marsalis is a jazz musician who plays drum kit. Jason Marsalis was born on 4 March 1977 in New Orleans. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Basin Street Records. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “Year of the Drummer” (1998) to “Live” (2020). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters.

Jason Ignatius Marsalis (born March 4, 1977) is an American jazz drummer, vibraphone player, composer, producer, band leader, and member of the Marsalis family of musicians. He is the youngest son of Dolores Ferdinand Marsalis and the late Ellis Marsalis, Jr., his brothers are Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis and Delfeayo Marsalis.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Year of the Drummer 1998
Music in Motion 2000
Music Update 2008
Live at Rossmoor 2019 · Live
Live 2020 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Jason Marsalis is credited as a sideman

1992 Heart of Gold — Ellis Marsalis drums (drum set)
2011 A New Orleans Christmas Carol — Ellis Marsalis producer, membranophone, vibraphone, bell, percussion, congas
2012 Across The Imaginary Divide — Béla Fleck and the Marcus Roberts Trio membranophone
2013 On the First Occasion — Ellis Marsalis membranophone

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Jason Marsalis play?

Jason Marsalis is known for playing drum kit.

When and where was Jason Marsalis born?

Jason Marsalis was born 4 March 1977 in New Orleans.

What are Jason Marsalis's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Year of the Drummer (1998), Music in Motion (2000), Music Update (2008), Live at Rossmoor (2019) and Live (2020).

External links

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