name

Branford Marsalis, Saxophone

dates

b. August 26, 1960

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