Jazz Articles about Delfeayo Marsalis

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Delfeayo Marsalis: His Time

by R.J. DeLuke
December 4, 2006

“The time is right, says Delfeayo Marsalis, third youngest of the renowned and prodigious jazz family from New Orleans, speaking with confidence. “There aren't that many bands out there playing like my band. ... It's my time.

Marsalis has been on the jazz scene for a long time. He may have more notoriety due to his very successful tenure as a record producer. But he's been out there playing the trombone in various aggregations including a notable ...

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Delfeayo Marsalis: Minions Dominion

by Jim Santella
October 9, 2006

Recorded in 2002, Minions Dominion features trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis with two quintets in a program of straight-ahead bliss. His compositions burst with the pride of tradition while emphasizing innermost feelings in every bar. Drummer Elvin Jones carries both quintets with a powerful rhythmic drive that just won't quit.

Marsalis solos with authority, inserting musical quotes spontaneously as the mood takes him in different directions. His driving bebop lines recall the powerful energy and timbre of J.J. Johnson, while ...

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Delfeayo Marsalis: Minions Dominion

by Dan McClenaghan
October 2, 2006

Marsalis may be the most recognizable family name in jazz today, due to patriarch Ellis and his four sons: trumpeter Wynton, saxophonist Branford, trombonist Delfeayo and drummer Jason. The oldest of the four brothers, Wynton, has the highest profile, and Branford falls in not far behind. The third son, Delfeayo, with only three releases in the past fifteen years, may seem less prolific than his older brothers on a lead artist basis, but he has produced or co-produced at least ...