MARSALIS BRASILIANOS
BRANFORD MARSALIS, SOLOIST
Featuring members of the Philarmonia Brasileira
Gil Jardim, conductor

Friday, November 7, 2008 at 8p.m.

Since releasing his first album for Columbia Records in 1984, Grammy Award winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis has become known as one of the giants of Jazz in the new century. The ease with which he performs and plays is no surprise considering the New Orleans native was born into one of the city's most distinguished musical families, which includes family patriarch, pianist/music educator Ellis Marsalis and brothers Wynton, Delfeayo, and Jason. A true Renaissance figure, Mr. Marsalis' accomplishments have been exceptionally diverse. He has delved into the world of pop with such artists as The Grateful Dead, Sting, and Bruce Hornsby, winning a Best Instrumental Pop Performance Grammy for "Barcelona Mona" with Hornsby in 1994. Mr. Marsalis is also recognized as a complex and sensitive classical musician. His current project, Marsalis Brasilianos, showcases his mastery of both Jazz and classical music. Marsalis Brasilianos commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the death of revered Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos. Branford Marsalis will be performing Marsalis Brasilianos with members of the Philarmonia Brasileira featuring renowned conductor Gil Jardim.

Tickets are $48 Regular, $46 Seniors and Students

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