Wynton Marsalis reflects on Ellis Marsalis on “60 Minutes”

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“He had a world view.” Wynton Marsalis on late father
By Keith Zubrow
CBS 60 Minutes
April 12, 2020

“He went out exactly with the cool of a jazz man.” Wynton Marsalis recalls his father, musician Ellis Marsalis. He died from complications of COVID-19.

At the moment, there can be no second line jazz parade to honor one of New Orleans' most revered musicians. Social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic is preventing a traditional send-off for Ellis Marsalis, Jr. The jazz pianist's family said he died of pneumonia caused by COVID-19 on April 1.

Like many across the globe, Ellis's son and world-renowned jazz trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis is grieving the loss of a loved one from a distance. Marsalis was unable to travel from New York to New Orleans to be with his father in his final days.

This week on 60 Minutes, Marsalis told correspondent John Dickerson about his final conversations with his father and spoke of the many lessons from his childhood. 

To view the full interview, click here.

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