If anybody had earned the right to a jazz funeral, it was iconic jazz figure Ellis Marsalis Jr., who was buried this month. But, New Orleans grieves differently now.
, the absence of jazz funerals means, in some ways, the search for closure must be put on hold. There’s no way to cut the body loose.
Instead, Marsalis was buried without music. The only public sendoff was a black wreath with his picture hung on the door of Snug Harbor, which now, like much of the city, sits shuttered and silent. “New Orleans sold more Africans than any other city in the country,” Saloy said. “And as a result, we retained more Africanisms or cultural features.”
“It leaves us, many members including myself, feeling like we have not given him his due respect and proper closure,” James said. “The best I can do is call. And that just doesn’t feel like it’s enough.” The services were held at private residences, chairs scattered around the room arms’ length apart. A camera livestreamed the gatherings for those who couldn’t attend. At the end, hugs were withheld in exchange for waves.
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