Branford Marsalis archive
Listen Branford Marsalis Quartet On JazzSet WBGO
September 6, 2012 – Hear the first host of JazzSet bring his long-running quartet to the Napa Valley Opera House. WBGO
Listen Branford Marsalis On Sensitive Musicians And The First Family Of Jazz
August 11, 2012 – The saxophonist also outlined the failings of modern jazz and his hopes for the next generation.
Listen Branford Marsalis And Joey Calderazzo: A 'Melancholy' Duo
August 22, 2011 – Songs of Mirth and Melancholy takes cues from the brooding romantic music of 19th century Europe.
Listen Claudia Acuna, Branford Marsalis On JazzSet WBGO
June 9, 2011 – Under a tent at Newport, Marsalis joins vocalist Acuna with pianist Joey Calderazzo. WBGO
Watch Branford Marsalis And Joey Calderazzo's Top Five Jazz Duos
June 8, 2011 – Inspired by their own album of duets, we asked the jazzmen to name their favorite pairings.
Listen The 2011 NEA Jazz Masters Awards Concert WBGO
January 11, 2011 – The country's highest awards for jazz artistry and advocacy are presented in a live video webcast. WBGO
Read Soprano Sax: The Story Of A Skinny Horn Jazz24
October 12, 2010 – Take a quick tour of the soprano sax throughout jazz history with the help of these five songs. Jazz24
Read First Listen: The Marsalis Family, 'Music Redeems'
August 15, 2010 – The first family of jazz made a rare joint appearance to benefit the New Orleans Musicians' Village.
Read It's A Jazz Family Affair Jazz24
July 6, 2010 – Hear five jazz family songs to accompany your own family's backyard summer cookout. Jazz24
Read The Year In Jazz, From WDUQ WESA
December 23, 2009 – Jazz's future is bright: All but three musicians on Shaunna Morrison Machosky's Top 10 are under 40. WESA
Listen Branford Marsalis & Joey Calderazzo Duo: Newport Jazz Festival 2009 WBGO
August 8, 2009 – Saxophone and piano form a seldom-seen pairing, but the talent on tap promises action. WBGO
Listen Branford Marsalis: On Jazz Fathers And Sons
June 19, 2009 – Branford Marsalis recalls growing up in one of the great jazz families.
Read Tenors Of Our Time: Five Saxophone Modernists WBGO
March 23, 2009 – Five of today's leading jazz tenor saxophonists each has his own take on the shape of jazz to come. WBGO
Listen Connick, Marsalis Celebrate New Orleans Roots
December 29, 2005 – Jazz stars Harry Connick Jr. and Branford Marsalis team up for music — and to help New Orleans.