Branford Marsalis and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

Oct 14, 2023 at 8:00 PM · Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, New York, NY Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, New York, NY

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Branford Marsalis

7 concerts

Branford Marsalis, born in Breaux Bridge, LA, is a virtuoso jazz saxophonist known for his genre-defying work in jazz, classical, funk, and rock. He rose to fame in the 1980s alongside his brother Wynton Marsalis and collaborated with Sting, Béla Fleck, and Spike Lee. His acclaimed albums include Grammy-winning I Heard You Twice the First Time and Contemporary Jazz. Known for his innovative spirit, he explores diverse sounds with his genre-bending group Buckshot LeFonque. Marsalis led The Tonight Show band, founded Marsalis Music, and scored the 2020 film Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

3 concerts

Founded in 1972, New York's Orpheus Chamber Orchestra plays conductor-free, blends classical with contemporary, and has collaborated with stars like Yo-Yo Ma and Renée Fleming.