#1 Album of Jazzwise: Top 20 Jazz Albums of 2019

The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul tops the Jazzwise: Top 20 Jazz Albums of 2019

The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul is nominated for two Grammys!

Best Improvised Jazz Solo
THE WINDUP
Branford Marsalis, soloist

Best Jazz Instrumental Album
THE SECRET BETWEEN THE SHADOW AND THE SOUL
Branford Marsalis Quartet

Upward Spiral is released

On June 10, 2016, the Branford Marsalis Quartet releases their album, Secrets Between the Shadow and the Soul, their most emotionally wide-ranging and melody driven collection to date.

"On their new album, The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul, they reach a new peak, addressing a kaleidoscope of moods with inspiration and group commitment.” - Jazziz

BMQ Tours Euorpe

On March 1, the Branford Marsalis Quartet kicks off their European tour at London's Barbican Centre to coincide with the release of their new album, The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul!

SF Jazz - A Tribute to Wayne Shorter

While the legendary saxophonist, Wayne Shorter, recovers from an illness precluding travel, friends from his musical family gather to celebrate his incredible body of work. On the second of four nights, Branford Marsalis and Terence Blanchard join Shorter's longtime band Brian Blade, Danilo Perez, and John Patitucci for an evening of music at the SF Jazz Center honoring Wayne Shorter.

Jazz in Marciac

On July 31, 2018, family patriarch Ellis Marsalis joins his sons, Branford and Wynton at Jazz in Marciac with Wynton’s quintet.

BMQ in the studio in Australia

During a few days off in Melbourne, Australia, the quartet records their album, The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul, in the Alexander Theatre at Monash University in Clayton, Australia.