Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra

Delfeayo Marsalis is a celebrated trombonist, composer, and producer whose extensive career also encompasses music theatre and education. The Marsalis musical lineagehis father Ellis includedshaped his path from an early age. He has performed globally alongside jazz legends such as Ray Charles, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Elvin Jones, and Slide Hampton, while also leading his own ensembles. At seventeen, he launched a career as a producer and has created more than 120 recordings that have earned one Grammy award and numerous nominations. In 2008, he established the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, an engaging group committed to preserving core jazz elements like riff playing, New Orleans polyphony, and improvised arrangements. For further information about this orchestra, consult their official website at https://theujo.