Branford Marsalis is known for his innovative spirit and broad musical scope, performing jazz with his Quartet, classical music as a soloist, and popular music with his band Buckshot LeFonque.
Composer's Artistic Vision
George Rochberg, a composer previously dedicated to Schoenberg's serialism, articulated a changing attitude in American concert music, stating that music must "convey eloquently and elegantly the passions of the human heart."
Performer Biography
Branford Marsalis is actively involved in jazz education, sharing his knowledge at universities and participating in an innovative extended residency with his full quartet at North Carolina Central University.
Performer Biography
Saxophonist Branford Marsalis comes from a distinguished musical family in New Orleans, which includes his father, pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis, and his brothers Wynton, Delfeayo, and Jason.
Historical Context
After World War II, American composers experimented with tape, electronics, and modernist techniques, but by the 1960s, many sought to renew the communicative impulse in music, drawing from classical, popular, folk, and jazz streams.
Performer Biography
Branford Marsalis has received numerous accolades for his nearly two dozen recordings, including three Grammy Awards.
Historical Context
The North Carolina Symphony has been dedicated to bringing music to the entire state since 1943, when the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation to fund the state's orchestra.
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