Performers:
Grammy Winner Delfeayo Marsalis, trombone
FIU Studio Jazz Big Band, directed by Jim Hacker
FIU Faculty Jazz Quintet

Description:
Grammy award-winning trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis of the legendary Marsalis family is opening the FIU Music Festival for a New Orleans-Style Jazz party not to be missed! He will join our very own FIU Faculty Jazz Quartet and FIU Jazz Big Band for a party like no other, featuring music from his latest album, Jazz Party. Jazz Party embodies the ebullient and cheerful characteristics of the New Orleans community.

Marsalis is “known for his technical excellence, inventive mind, and frequent touches of humor” (Los Angeles Times). He has toured internationally with jazz icons such as Ray Charles, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Elvin Jones, and Slide Hampton, as well as leading his own group.

About Delfeayo Marsalis:

Born and raised in New Orleans, LA, trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis (55) has dedicated his life to music, theatre and education. At the age of 17, he began his career as a producer and has to date produced over 120 recordings garnering one Grammy award and several nominations. Marsalis has played trombone in bands led by legendary musicians 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.