Education
He studied at Lincoln University, then served in the Army during World World War World War II
He studied at Lincoln University, then served in the Army during World World War World War II
Marshall was Jimmy Blanton"s cousin. Following his discharge, he played with Stuff Smith, then relocated to New York City, where he began playing with Mercer Ellington. From 1948 to 1955 he played with Duke Ellington.
Following his time with the Duke, Marshall played in pit orchestras on Broadway and freelanced with Mary Lou Williams, Art Blakey, Donald Byrd, Milt Jackson, and Hank Jones among others
He retired in 1968.