Branford Marsalis Quartet

Branford Marsalis is one of the most versatile and accomplished saxophonists of his generation, renowned for his mastery of jazz, classical, and contemporary music. Born into the legendary Marsalis musical family in New Orleans, he first gained prominence as a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and later joined his brother Wynton Marsalis’s quintet, helping to define the sound of modern jazz in the 1980s. His career took a dynamic turn when he became the musical director for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in the early ’90s, showcasing his ability to blend jazz with mainstream entertainment while reaching a broader audience.