Businessman and activist. Patriarch of a family of world famous jazz musicians including grandson, Grammy award winner Wynton Marsalis. Involved in the civil rights movement through ownership of the Marsalis Motel in suburban New Orleans who's guest included Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.(SEE ALSO), Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. (SEE ALSO), Thurgood Marshall (SEE ALSO) and Ray Charles (SEE ALSO).∼96, patriarch of the famous Marsalis family who was the father of prominent New Orleans pianist Ellis Marsalis J. an the grandfather ofjaszz musicians Wynton, Branford, Delfeayo and Jason marsalis.
Businessman and activist. Patriarch of a family of world famous jazz musicians including grandson, Grammy award winner Wynton Marsalis. Involved in the civil rights movement through ownership of the Marsalis Motel in suburban New Orleans who's guest included Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.(SEE ALSO), Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. (SEE ALSO), Thurgood Marshall (SEE ALSO) and Ray Charles (SEE ALSO).∼96, patriarch of the famous Marsalis family who was the father of prominent New Orleans pianist Ellis Marsalis J. an the grandfather ofjaszz musicians Wynton, Branford, Delfeayo and Jason marsalis.
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