Branford recently talked with Dacia Clay, the host of Houston Public Radio’s program, Classical Classroom. The program is entitled: Branford Marsalis Gives Classical Music Jazz Hands....
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Jazz NewsDecember 19, 2014The Classical Voice
Atop San Francisco’s Nob Hill, Grace Cathedral has long welcomed pilgrims of fine music as well as worshipers from the Episcopal Diocese of California. From the recorded sound of it, the...
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Jazz NewsDecember 21, 2014Tribune Review
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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Classical NewsOctober 23, 2014Lexington Herald-Leader
The true charm of the new Branford Marsalis album In My Solitude isn't its meshing of jazz and classical genres, although the tightrope walk the celebrated saxophonist takes between...
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Classical NewsOctober 23, 2014Press & Sun Bulletin
When most people think of Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and composer Branford Marsalis, the first thing that comes to mind is jazz — and rightly so.
After all, he shares his...
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Classical NewsOctober 17, 2014The Republic | azcentral.com
Branford Marsalis is the eldest brother in America's "first family of jazz," but jazz is just one corner of his resume.
The sax man has played with pop artists ranging from...
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