Branford composes score and releases soundtrack for Netflix Rustin

Rustin featuring original music from Branford Marsalis is out in theatres on November 3 and is streaming on Netflix November 17. The film tells the powerful story of Baryard Rustin, the openly gay Black civil rights leader who dedicated his life to a quest for racial equality and was the driving force behind the 1963 March on Washington. 

Branford composes score for Murders That Matter

Branford writes and records the score for a new film Murders That Matter, which premieres October 2, 2023.

BMQ Tours Europe

On July 9, the Branford Marsalis Quartet kicks off another European tour, making stops in Rotterdam, Perugia, London, Gent, Juan les Pins, Stuttgart, and Paris.

Branford Marsalis performs "Romare Bearden Revealed" at the Jazz Room in Charlotte to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album in conjunction with the Mint Museum's exhibition Bearden/Picasso: Rhythms and Reverberations.

Duke University awards Branford Marsalis an honorary Doctor of Arts degree at the Class of 2023 commencement ceremony.

Branford Marsalis, Yo-Yo Ma, James Taylor and Eric Revis join the Boston Pops at Tangelwood to celebrate John Williams' 90 Birthday

Branford Marsalis Quartet meets Hungarian folk music

The Branford Marsalis Quartet returns to Budapest three years after their last performance there and joins with Hungarian musicians to perform new compositions merging folk music and jazz sensibilities.