name

Branford Marsalis, Saxophone

dates

b. 8/26/60

birth place

Breaux Bridge, LA

description

Oldest sibling in the 21st century’s initial First Family of Jazz, his tenor and soprano are comfortable in settings ranging from his hip-hop/funk ensemble Buckshot Le’Fonque to his hard edged trios and quartets.

hot disc

Contemporary Jazz

more info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branford_Marsalis