Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra

Delfeayo Marsalis is an accomplished trombonist, composer, and producer who has spent his long career in music theatre and education alongside other members of the renowned Marsalis musical family, including his father Ellis. He has performed globally with legendary jazz artists such as Ray Charles, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Elvin Jones, and Slide Hampton, while also leading his own ensembles. At seventeen years old, he launched a career as a producer that has since yielded more than 120 recorded works, earning one Grammy award along with multiple nominations. In 2008, he established the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, an engaging group committed to preserving essential jazz practices like riff playing, New Orleans polyphony, and improvised arrangements. For further details about this orchestra, consult their official website at https://theujo.