Timeline

  • 1997
    August

    In an historic decision, Columbia Records president Donnie Ienner names Branford Marsalis as the creative consultant to Columbia Jazz. Branford's new role makes him instrumental in shaping the creative direction of the label through the signing of new talent and providing creative input to current artist roster.

  • 1997
    April

    Buckshot LeFonque's second CD, Music Evolution, is released worldwide.

  • 1996
    November

    Branford accepts a position as the first appointee to the Catherine Herrick Cobb Distinguished Lectureship at Michigan University. He extends his year-long agreement, becoming a part-time faculty member and advisor. He continued in this capacity through Spring, 2000.

  • 1996
    October

    Release of Dark Keys marks Marsalis' first recording in the jazz trio format since his acclaimed 1993 album, Bloomington. The album is described as a wonderment of texture, mood, and air-tight ensemble performance and receives critical acclaim from musicians and critics alike.

  • 1996
    March

    Showtime movie, "Mr. & Mrs. Loving," for which Branford wrote the score, is premiered. The movie stars Lela Rochon and Tim Robbins.

  • 1996
    January

    Loved Ones, Branford's collaborative duet with father/pianist Ellis Marsalis, is released.

  • 1995
    February

    Branford is nominated for yet another Grammy with Bruce Hornsby in the category of "Best Instrumental Performance" for their stirring rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" which the duo performed for Ken Burns' memorable PBS series "Baseball."

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