He was a star in New Orleans for decades before his sons achieved international acclaim
and was the father of four sons who became acclaimed musicians, including superstars Branford and Wynton Marsalis.aged 85, was a leading jazz pianist in New Orleans for decades, but he did not gain widespread renown until his sons reached prominence as they helped to lead a jazz revival in the 1980s.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dynasty actor Brian Dennehy dies aged 81BREAKING: Dynasty actor Brian Dennehy dies aged 81
Read more »
Remembering Bill Martin, the songwriter who scored big with Eurovision and pop hitsHis co-writing credits included ‘Puppet on a String’, ‘Congratulations’ and the Bay City Rollers’ early successes
Read more »
15 celebrities who got real about their post-baby bodies'It’s not normal to look like that eight months after having a kid. It was my job to look that way.'
Read more »
Doctors, nurses, porters, volunteers: the UK health workers who have died from Covid-19We are launching a project to remember those who lost their lives working in hospitals, surgeries and care homes during the coronavirus outbreak
Read more »
Now, more than ever, it is important to remember the lessons of HillsboroughPoliticians are already attempting to reshape the narrative and manipulate the truth of the coronavirus pandemic. They did the same thing 31 years ago, writes Tony Evans
Read more »
Remembering 'The Wizard of Cinema': Nobuhiko Obayashi | LOVEFrom surrealistic horror movie 'House' to psychedelic teen-thriller 'Sada', LOVE picks out Nobuhiko Obayashi's most memorable films
Read more »