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Patriarch of the First Family of Jazz, who turned teaching music into a civil rights act, mentored a generation of top musicians and, drawing from his hometown of New Orleans, changed modern jazz.

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Carla Hay Culture Mix This documentary about jazz legend Ellis Marsalis Jr. plays it safe, but it's an insightful look into his professional and personal life. Dec 30, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Patriarch of the First Family of Jazz, who turned teaching music into a civil rights act, mentored a generation of top musicians and, drawing from his hometown of New Orleans, changed modern jazz.
Director
Sascha Just
Producer
Sascha Just, Elizabeth Kalos-Kaplan
Genre
Biography, Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 36m