Homecoming
Composed by Ellis Marsalis, Jr.
Lyrics by Matt Lemmler

Homecoming-a tribute to my teacher/friend Ellis Marsalis, Jr. I’ve always loved this composition of his from the great duo recording he did with Eddie Harris. I wanted to pay homage in some way to Mr Marsalis and share my grief/joy of all the times I shared with him and what I’ve been feeling since he passed a few years ago during our lockdown and from just knowing/being grateful from learning music/life lessons from a New Orleans/World/Universe Piano Professor. I was inspired to also compose lyrics and sing on his song. Inspiration coming through remembering his time/music with all of us. A master musician/teacher/mentor. A music/song dedication to Mr Marsalis and his family/friends/students and his Homecoming, with his beautiful wife, Dolores. A Homecoming with many possibilities and dimensions. Inspiration also came from my beautiful new bride/best friend Tara, and us becoming recent newlyweds/step-parents. A wonderful gift of new Homecoming for the both of us and for our children and weenie dogs ❤️ Matt

Recorded, mixed, mastered at Esplanade Studios/Misha Kachkachishvili
Produced by Matt Lemmler and Misha Kachkachishvili
Cover photo by Jason Kruppa
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