Delfeayo Marsalis is an American jazz trombonist, record producer, and educator. He is the son of Ellis Marsalis, Jr., and brother of Wynton, Branford, and Jason Marsalis. Delfeayo has been playing Marsalis trombone since he was 13 years old and has since become one of the most renowned jazz musicians in the world. His discography includes 8 albums as a leader or co-leader and numerous appearances as a sideman on other albums. In 1997, Delfeayo released his debut album Pontius Pilate's Decision to critical acclaim. His sophomore release Minions Dominion followed in 2000 and was also well-received by critics. The album featured some of his most memorable compositions such as "Kangaroo Pouch" and "Trouble In Mind". His third album, Sweet Thunder (2003), was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album. This album marked a significant change in direction for Delfeayo; it included more original compositions than his previous releases. In 2008, Delfeayo released his fourth album Jazz Party which featured his arrangements of classic songs such as "On Green Dolphin Street" and "Stardust."
The album earned him another Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Instrumental Album. In 2011, he released Make America Great Again!, an ambitious project that consisted of 17 tracks featuring some of the best jazz musicians in the world including Herbie Hancock, Christian McBride, Branford Marsalis, Wycliffe Gordon, and many more. Delfeayo has won numerous awards throughout his career including an honorary doctorate from Tulane University (2012) and two NAACP Image Awards (2014 & 2015). He has also been honored with a proclamation from the City Council of New Orleans (2017) for his work in preserving traditional jazz music. In 2021 he was recognized by Jazz at Lincoln Center with their Swing Legacy Award for lifetime achievement in jazz performance and education. Delfeayo will be embarking on a world tour through 2023 to promote his latest album The Last Southern Gentleman which will feature New Orleans legends such as Ellis Marsalis Jr., George Porter Jr., and Herlin Riley among others! Fans can expect to hear classic tunes like “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” along with some original compositions from Delfeayo himself! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to see one of the greatest living jazz musicians perform live!
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