Congratulations to Branford for his EMMY nomination for composing the music for the documentary, ...
Continue ReadingJazz News
-
-
Jazz NewsMay 27, 2021
Branford composed and recorded the score for the documentary, Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre.
Continue Reading
This... -
Jazz NewsDecember 19, 2020Vanity Fair
The jazz icon on finding the perfect singer to voice Viola Davis’s title character, working with the late Chadwick Boseman, and a career filled with unexpected twists and turns.
Continue Reading
... -
Jazz NewsDecember 18, 2020
The 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' sountrack is out today! Available now.
Continue Reading
Check out the interviews and videos... -
Jazz NewsDecember 18, 2020Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Music from The Netflix Film) By Branford Marsalis Available Everywhere Now
Milan Records today releases MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM (MUSIC FROM THE NETFLIX FILM),...
Continue Reading -
Jazz NewsDecember 08, 2020
'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom', featuring original music from Branford Marsalis, is out December 18, on Netflix. The film chronicles the life of "Mother of the Blues" Ma Rainey,...
Continue Reading -
Jazz NewsNovember 23, 2020Town&Country
Branford and Wynton Marsalis Are Keeping New York's Jazz Scene Alive
New York is not the birthplace of jazz but rather its town square, where discipline is sharpened and lessons are...
Continue Reading -
Jazz NewsMay 15, 2020
On this week’s Grateful Dead SHAKEDOWN STREAM. Branford, who had a close bond with Jerry Garcia, will be joining David and Gary on the SHAKEDOWN STREAM PRE-SHOW. Perfect timing, as this is...
Continue Reading -
Jazz NewsApril 01, 2020
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...
Continue Reading -
Jazz NewsFebruary 28, 2020
The Branford Marsalis Quartet performs this Friday and Saturday at Jazz at Lincoln Center, followed by The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday!
Tickets are still available and can be purchased...
Continue Reading