Branford Marsalis News

I hadn't known this was an issue until it was pointed out to me by a musician whose opinion I deeply respect.

Branford Marsalis is always saying that Miguel Zenon, Yosvany Terry, Dafnis Prieto, David Sanchez, Danilo Perez and myself are changing the way Latin jazz is perceived.

Naturally, the audience, which had paid its money, had its ears on, but saxophonist Branford Marsalis and pianist Joey Calderazzo had their giant ears on.

We are in one of the most conservative musical times in the history of jazz, at least in the US, where most of this wonderful, genius music was created.

A public memorial service will be held Saturday for Clare Fischer, a Grammy-winning pianist, composer and arranger who worked with jazz and pop artists ranging from Dizzy Gillespie to Paul McCartney.

MUSIC/FILM : Zammuto @ MASS MoCA's Hunter Center , North Adams. Nick Zammuto of the Books unveils his new four-piece band, playing songs from Zammuto, as well as classic and never-before-performed tracks from the Books and a screening of Emily McMehen & Geoffrey Sautner's short film "Achante." 8pm.

The string of exceptional Proctors jazz shows that started last week with Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber keeps rolling with two shows this weekend: Branford Marsalis on Friday on the Mainstage and Frank Vignola in the GE Theatre on Saturday in an Eighth Step presentation.

SOUTH BRUNSWICK - The VooDudes will bring a mix of zydeco, blues and jazz to the South Bunswick Jazz Cafe on Friday.

CLARE Fischer, a Grammy-winning composer who wrote scores for TV and movies and worked with legendary musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, has died.

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis takes his time. During his Saturday duo concert with pianist Joey Calderazzo at Spivey Hall, Marsalis' downshifted speed applied to both the programming, which included languid ballads peppered with the occasional spunkier numbers, and his solos - careful expressions of storytelling that progressed not in a haste of ... (more)

Pianist Joey Calderazzo entered the general consciousness in the late '80s as a sideman for Michael Brecker.

This week, our video spotlight shines on saxophonist Branford Marsalis and pianist Joey Calderazzo , who will be in St.