Renowned jazz musician Branford Marsalis becomes new artistic director of Ellis Marsalis Center for Music in New Orleans, named for his late father.

Renowned jazz saxophonist and composer, Branford Marsalis, has been named the new artistic director for the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music in New Orleans, a role previously held by his late father. The center, located in the city's Musicians' Village, provides music and cultural education programs for young people and adults. Branford Marsalis and fellow New Orleans musician Harry Connick Jr. played a significant role in developing the village to provide housing for musicians who lost their homes during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

January 30, 2024
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