“He finds the classic jazz format of saxophone, piano, bass and drums an endless source of inspiration and, over the years, the quartet has developed a kind of group mind.”—The Guardian

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most influential and revered figures in contemporary music. The NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner, and Tony and Emmy Award nominee is equally at home performing concertos with symphony orchestras and sitting in with members of the Grateful Dead, but the core of his musical universe remains the Branford Marsalis Quartet. After receiving Grammy nominations on its last two albums, Upward Spiral and The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul, the Quartet recently made its Blue Note Records debut with the release of Belonging, a full album interpretation of Keith Jarrett’s 1974 ECM album of the same name. This celebrated ensemble is revered for its uncompromising interpretation of a kaleidoscopic range of original compositions, jazz standards, and popular classics.

PERFORMANCE TALK
Join us for a free pre-performance talk by Senior Lecturer of Jazz David J Dangelo,  Assistant Professor Greg Satterthwaite, and Assistant Professor James Weidman in Ramsey Concert Hall from 6:15-6:45 pm.