One of his six sons, Ellis Marsalis III, says his father succumbed to pneumonia brought on by COVID-19

“Ellis Marsalis was a legend. He was the prototype of what we mean when we talk about New Orleans jazz."

“Ellis Marsalis was a legend. He was the prototype of what we mean when we talk about New Orleans jazz."

Ellis Marsalis has died at the age of 85, the mayor of New Orleans said.

Ellis Marsalis, jazz pianist and patriarch of a New Orleans musical family that includes famed musician sons Wynton and Branford, has died.

RT @AccidentalCajun: I really enjoyed photographing trumpeter and bandleader Troy Sawyer at the Ellis Marsalis Center. Cool dude. https://t…

I really enjoyed photographing trumpeter and bandleader Troy Sawyer at the Ellis Marsalis Center. Cool dude. https://t.co/2T85PcZbNR

... Ellis Marsalis @ Snug Harbor, New Orleans

#NowPlaying Ellis Marsalis & Makoto Ozone - A Moment Alone https://t.co/WGBpoGMBHh

RT @globaljazzqueen: Ellis Marsalis, Reginald Veal + Herlin Riley preach the art of swing now @WBGO #jazz https://t.co/IOGRJKLLjG

I Cover the Waterfront https://t.co/CCh5dmfOck via @YouTube Can you imagine playing on record with your pops? Here is Mr. Ellis Marsalis (RIP) with his son, The phenomenal Wynton Marsalis.

Irvin Mayfield & Ellis Marsalis - Mo' Betta Blues

8:38am: Ellis Marsalis - Lulu's Back In Town