Marsalis is a
surname
In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several give ...
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Arts and entertainment
Music
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Branford Marsalis
Branford Marsalis (born August 26, 1960) is an American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ens ...
(born 1960), American saxophonist, composer and bandleader
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Delfeayo Marsalis
Delfeayo Marsalis (; born July 28, 1965) is an American jazz trombonist, record producer and educator.
Life and career
Marsalis was born in New Orleans, the son of Dolores (née Ferdinand) and Ellis Louis Marsalis, Jr., a pianist and music pro ...
(born July 28, 1965), American jazz trombonist and record producer
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Ellis Marsalis Jr. (1934–2020), American jazz pianist
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Jason Marsalis
Jason 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 ...
(born 1977), American jazz drummer
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Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Learson Marsalis (born October 18, 1961) is an American trumpeter, composer, and music instructor, who is currently the artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. He has been active in promoting classical and jazz music, often to young ...
(born 1961), American trumpeter and composer
Other media
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Amanda Marsalis, American film director and photographer
Other people
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Ellis Marsalis Sr. (1908–2004), American businessman
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Jim Marsalis (born 1945), American football player
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John H. Marsalis (1904–1971), American politician
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Thomas Marsalis (1852–1919), American developer
See also
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Marselis, surname
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Marcellus (name) Marcellus is a masculine given name and a surname, which comes from the Roman god of war Mars (mythology), Mars.
Given name
Notable people with the name include:
*Characters in Hamlet#Elsinore sentries, Marcellus, character in William Shakespeare's ...
, given name and surname
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