Timeline

  • 2020
    April

    Branford’s father Ellis Marsalis passes on April 1, 2020

    In Branford’s statement on his father's passing, he says:
    It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Ellis Marsalis Jr., as a result of complications from the Coronavirus. He was admitted to the hospital on Saturday and died peacefully this evening.

    My dad was a giant of a musician and teacher, but an even greater father. He poured everything he had into making us the best of what we could be.

  • 2019
    November

    #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

  • 2019
    November

    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

  • 2019
    March

    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

  • 2019
    March

    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!

  • 2019
    January

    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.

  • 2018
    July

    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.

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