Everything about Branford Marsalis' “In My Solitude” is excellent — or better. From the tone and improvisation of his play to high-quality recording that makes metallic...
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Jazz NewsDecember 11, 2014Relix
In jazz, certain instruments lend themselves well to solo performance more than others: Most major pianists, at one time or another, play a solo concert and solo guitar is also plentiful in the...
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Jazz NewsNovember 20, 2014
Branford was recently in London, for the London Jazz Festival. The BBC covered it from all angles. BBC host, Jez Nelson, called Branford’s concert, one of the hottest shows of...
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Jazz NewsOctober 23, 2014The Evening Standard
★★★★ Three-time Grammy winner Marsalis has long explored the creative possibilities of the jazz quartet and duo setting; his warm, expressive saxophone playing has enhanced many a classical...
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Jazz NewsOctober 07, 2014Something Else! Reviews
Never one to shy away from a big moment, Branford Marsalis brought his saxophones — and nothing else — to one of jazz’s most iconic settings for what would become his first-ever...
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Jazz NewsSeptember 30, 2014Official Release
Celebrated Saxophonist’s First Unaccompanied Concert at Iconic San Francisco Site is Documented on new Marsalis Music Disc
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Jazz NewsJune 26, 2014Pioneer Press
Saxophonist Branford Marsalis and his quartet recently released an album of new material. So, will Marsalis and his mates be playing music from “4 MFs Playin’ Tunes” when they...
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Jazz NewsMay 08, 2014Santa Barbara Independent
“It’s going to get kind of funky tonight,” said Branford Marsalis upon taking the Lobero stage, adding, “and it’s going to be fun.” The artist and his current...
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