Branford Marsalis Quartet & Friends

• World Music

Saxophonist and composer Branford Marsalis has been a fixture in jazz for decades. He is also a sought-after classical soloist with acclaimed orchestras around the world and his legendary guest performances with the Grateful Dead and collaborations with Sting have made him a fan favorite in the pop arena.

The Branford Marsalis Quartet, formed in 1986, has established a rare breadth of stylistic range and is revered for its uncompromising interpretation of both original compositions and jazz and popular classics. The Quartet is now joined by 7 excellent Hungarian musicians to perform songs based on Hungarian Folk Music. Marsalis knew he was not interested in simply adding »jazz« chords to folk songs noting that »the chords, the harmonies are perfect as they are. They have just the right emotional impact.« The project was commissioned by Müpa and first premiered in Budapest, where it was immediately praised as a success.

PERFORMERS

Branford Marsalis Quartet quartet

Branford Marsalis saxophone

Joey Calderazzo piano

Eric Revis bass

Justin Faulkner drums

Sára Tímár vocals

Soma Salamon Flutes, accordion

Mihály Borbély tárogató

Balázs Szokolay Dongó Bagpipes, flutes

Miklós Király violin

Gergely Hegeds violin, viola

Kornél Varga guitar

PROGRAM

»Branford Marsalis & Friends: The Hungarian Folk Project«