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.

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The 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' sountrack is out today! Available now.

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Milan Records today releases MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM (MUSIC FROM THE NETFLIX FILM),...

'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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The ultimate guide to the year's best new jazz albums as voted for by Jazzwise's peerless panel of reviewers – including the complete original Jazzwise reviews.

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Congratulations to the Branford Marsalis Quartet for their two Grammy Nominations!

Best Improvised Jazz Solo
THE WINDUP
Branford Marsalis, soloist

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