Jazz saxophonist’s Hong Kong debut, in a concert of classical music, was well received, his playing by turns romantic, reflective and warm but with few outlets for his virtuosity
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Continue ReadingJazz saxophonist’s Hong Kong debut, in a concert of classical music, was well received, his playing by turns romantic, reflective and warm but with few outlets for his virtuosity
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Continue ReadingRenowned New Orleans jazz saxophonist to make his debut in the city playing classical music with the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong
Playing French and Russian classical music with a...
Continue ReadingBranford is wrapping up a US tour with his quartet (just a few shows left!), but at the end of the month he will be traveling overseas to perform classically in Hong Kong for the first time. He...
Continue ReadingI was 22 years old, maybe 23, when Stanley Crouch brought around a copy of Ornette’s record The Shape of Jazz to Come to Wynton’s house. He put it on, and I went, “Aw, man, turn...
Continue ReadingMusicians and celebrities came together to thank those who aided in New Orleans' recovery after Hurricane Katrina.
NEW ORLEANS, LA. — On the eve of the 10...
Continue ReadingOn the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, CNN Opinion asked Branford as well as some other residents and those involved in New Orleans' recovery for their take on the lessons learned,...
Continue ReadingHappy Birthday, Branford!
WBGO will be celebrating Branford's birthday by playing songs and interviews with Branford throughout the day.
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Branford spoke with Rev. Al Sharpton about the state of New Orleans 10 years after Hurricane Katrina and his work to rebuild the music scene in the city.
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Continue ReadingTenor sax man Branford Marsalis tackles one of the hardest jazz pieces in history live at the Bimhuis.
The John Coltrane Quartet performed their greatest work, 1964's A Love...
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Branford Marsalis grew up with the sounds of jazz music literally rising from the streets, wafting through the windows of the New Orleans home that would spawn a series of jazz...