Branford Marsalis May 18, 2007

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis demonstrates the breadth of his musical talent time and time again. The New Orleans native was born into one of the city's most distinguished musical families which includes brothers Wynton, Delfeayo and Jason, and the family patriarch, pianist/music educator Ellis Marsalis. Marsalis won his first Grammy in 1993 for his album I Heard You Twice the First Time, and another in 1994 for "Barcelona Mona," a single he recorded with Bruce Hornsby for the Olympics in Spain. In 1995 he was nominated yet again, for his stirring rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner," for the soundtrack of Ken Burns' memorable PBS series Baseball. His most recent recording Eternal is a collection of unique and compelling ballads in collaboration with band members Joey Calderazzo, Eric Revis, and Jeff "Tain" Watts.

Wharton Center for Performing Arts
Cobb Great Hall
Show Time: 8:00pm
Tickets: $45, $35, $25, $15
1-800-WHARTON
www.whartoncenter.com

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