Jason Marsalis Presents the Rare Works of Ellis Marsalis
Dizzy's Club102 Columbus Circle, New York 10107
Jason Marsalis brings Jason Marsalis Presents the Rare Works of Ellis Marsalis to Dizzy’s Club. The program is a presentation of music by his late father, the pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis. No accompanying musicians or ensemble format have been announced for this date, so the shape of the group remains to be revealed. What is clear is the focus: a concert devoted to lesser-heard work from Ellis Marsalis’s book, led by a musician with a direct personal and musical connection to it.
A member of New Orleans’s Marsalis family, described by Basin Street Records as the city’s “venerable first family of jazz,” Jason Marsalis is renowned as a drummer and a respected vibraphonist. His Melody Reimagined, recorded with the 21st Century Trad Band, rose swiftly to the top of the Billboard jazz chart. His work has included his father’s group, pianist Marcus Roberts, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, and trumpeter Marcus Printup. Basin Street praises Marsalis’s “style and tastefulness,” while the LA Jazz Festival points to his “unique sound” on vibraphone: qualities that make him a particularly informed guide to this family repertoire.
Dizzy's Club offers a refined jazz experience with a seating capacity of about 140, where guests enjoy live performances from world-class musicians in a room that frames sweeping views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. The venue features a full bar and a seasonal menu with sophisticated soul food, enhancing the evening beyond just the music. Shows are ticketed and typically run two sets per night, with late-night sessions available without reservation. The seating is generally first-come, first-served, encouraging early arrival for the best vantage points. The club’s location within Jazz at Lincoln Center places it in a lively cultural hub, making it ideal for a night that blends attentive listening with the pleasure of fine dining and cityscape views.