James Singleton Malabar Vinyl keychain Ellis Marsalis

Ellis Marsalis

Thousands are separated from their loved ones

accompanied by a rotating cast of some of Louisiana’s finest musicians

where past and present fuse

It's a let go and have fun song

James Singleton Malabar Vinyl keychain Ellis MarsalisMalabar marks the first time on vinyl for Singletons compositions, and was executed by a stellar and versatile sextet employing trumpet, electronics, guitar, vibraphone, saxophone, clarinet flute, and of course Singletons commanding and adventurous bass playing. At times romantic, at other moments chaotic, Singletons writingand leadershipallows for the players to stretch out, but never beyond an engaging and fully engaged sense of narrative. We may