ELLIS: The Life and Complicated Times of Pianist Ellis Marsalis Jr.  - a film by Sascha Just  

ELLIS: The Life and Complicated Times of Pianist Ellis Marsalis Jr.  - a film by Sascha Just  

Patriarch of the famed “First Family of Jazz,” Ellis Marsalis was a master jazz pianist, composer and educator. This intimate documentary delves into the life and career of this music icon, interlaced with rare footage of key moments in US history, and footage of his final live performances. Anecdotes from sons Wynton, Branford, Delfeayo, Ellis III, Jason, and actor Wendell Pierce, round out the film as Ellis recounts for us the story of his illustrious life.

The film will be followed by a Q&A with director Sascha Just and Professors Courtney Bryan and Ashlin Parker.

Free and open to the public.