Branford Marsalis
Branford Marsalis.
Branford Marsalis artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Concerts
September 6, 2012 Hear the first host of JazzSet bring his long-running quartet to the Napa Valley Opera House.
January 11, 2011 The country's highest awards for jazz artistry and advocacy are presented in a live video webcast.
June 9, 2011 Under a tent at Newport, Marsalis joins vocalist Acuna with pianist Joey Calderazzo.
August 8, 2009 Saxophone and piano form a seldom-seen pairing, but the talent on tap promises action.
Interviews & Profiles
August 11, 2012 The saxophonist also outlined the failings of modern jazz and his hopes for the next generation.
Discover Songs
August 15, 2010 The first family of jazz made a rare joint appearance to benefit the New Orleans Musicians' Village.
December 23, 2009 Jazz's future is bright: All but three musicians on Shaunna Morrison Machosky's Top 10 are under 40.
Reviews
More Stories
June 8, 2011 Inspired by their own album of duets, we asked the jazzmen to name their favorite pairings.
October 12, 2010 Take a quick tour of the soprano sax throughout jazz history with the help of these five songs.
July 6, 2010 Hear five jazz family songs to accompany your own family's backyard summer cookout.
March 23, 2009 Five of today's leading jazz tenor saxophonists each has his own take on the shape of jazz to come.













