'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.

"If...

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

Best Improvised Jazz Solo
THE WINDUP
Branford Marsalis, soloist

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Yoshi’s Oakland Presents Branford Marsalis
After four decades in the international spotlight, the achievements of saxophonist Branford Marsalis continue to grow. From his initial...

Sunday was a day of gratitude and tribute at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

Bonnie Raitt thanked festival producer Quint Davis for the many times he’s booked her...

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis doesn’t mince words. He tells Qwest TV all about The Secret Between The Shadow and the Soul, the newest album by his 30-year-old quartet
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