Branford Marsalis
Branford Marsalis is a composer whose BroadwayWorld credits include A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, The Mountaintop, and Fences. Awards include Drama Desk Awards for Fences (2010).
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Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Music in a Play
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Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
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Christmas Jam to Return with GRETA VAN FLEET, THE WAR ON DRUGS, GOV'T MULE
by Rachel Stone - Oct 15, 2026
Warren Haynes' 34th annual holiday concert will take place at ExploreAsheville.com Arena in Asheville, North Carolina, featuring performances by multiple headliners and special guests, with proceeds benefiting local housing organizations.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 15, 2026
Warren Haynes' 34th annual holiday concert will take place at ExploreAsheville.com Arena in Asheville, North Carolina, featuring performances by multiple headliners and special guests, with proceeds benefiting local housing organizations.
Amanda Green, Julie Halston, Jackie Hoffman and More Set for Birdland in October
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present artists including Amanda Green, Ron Carter, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and performers from Broadway musicals including REGENCY GIRLS and CRAZY RICH ASIANS.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present artists including Amanda Green, Ron Carter, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and performers from Broadway musicals including REGENCY GIRLS and CRAZY RICH ASIANS.
Russell Gunn & BLACKHAWK Release AFRIKAN-AMERIKAN BOOK OF THE DEAD
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026
Trumpeter and composer Russell Gunn released the second single from his new album, a seven-song project drawing inspiration from the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead and recontextualizing it through African American experiences.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026
Trumpeter and composer Russell Gunn released the second single from his new album, a seven-song project drawing inspiration from the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead and recontextualizing it through African American experiences.
Popejoy Hall Marks 60th Anniversary with $19.66 Ticket Special
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026
Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque celebrates its 60th birthday with thirty-seven discounted performances spanning multiple genres, including Broadway shows, concerts, and dance productions.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2026
Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque celebrates its 60th birthday with thirty-seven discounted performances spanning multiple genres, including Broadway shows, concerts, and dance productions.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Unveils October Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present nightly performances throughout October, featuring The Hot Sardines, Ron Carter, and birthday celebrations for Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present nightly performances throughout October, featuring The Hot Sardines, Ron Carter, and birthday celebrations for Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.
UtahPresents to Present SUGAR SKULL and Branford Marsalis With Dianne Reeves in October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2026
UtahPresents will welcome Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure back to Kingsbury Hall on October 4, followed by Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves on October 7.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2026
UtahPresents will welcome Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure back to Kingsbury Hall on October 4, followed by Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves on October 7.
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra to Open Carnegie Hall Season
by Rachel Stone - Sep 15, 2026
The conductorless, three-time GRAMMY-winning ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA will launch its 2026/27 season at Carnegie Hall with Orpheus for All, a free-ticket initiative bringing world-class music to thousands of New Yorkers.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 15, 2026
The conductorless, three-time GRAMMY-winning ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA will launch its 2026/27 season at Carnegie Hall with Orpheus for All, a free-ticket initiative bringing world-class music to thousands of New Yorkers.
FOLKZ Single from Russell Gunn & BLACKHAWK Album Out Now
by Rachel Stone - Sep 11, 2026
Russell Gunn releases the first single from AFRIKAN-AMERIKAN BOOK OF THE DEAD, a seven-song album drawing from ancient Egyptian texts and African American experience. The album features Gunn's new sextet with saxophonist Kendrick Smith, trombonist Andre Hayward, and others.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 11, 2026
Russell Gunn releases the first single from AFRIKAN-AMERIKAN BOOK OF THE DEAD, a seven-song album drawing from ancient Egyptian texts and African American experience. The album features Gunn's new sextet with saxophonist Kendrick Smith, trombonist Andre Hayward, and others.
AT THE LIGHTHOUSE Deluxe Edition to Add Unreleased Joe Henderson Tracks
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026
Craft Recordings will release an expanded edition of Joe Henderson Quintet's live album AT THE LIGHTHOUSE, featuring previously unreleased tracks and alternate takes recorded at the Hermosa Beach jazz club.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026
Craft Recordings will release an expanded edition of Joe Henderson Quintet's live album AT THE LIGHTHOUSE, featuring previously unreleased tracks and alternate takes recorded at the Hermosa Beach jazz club.
Limón Dance Company and Niladri Kumaar Set for UtahPresents September Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026
UtahPresents will host LIMÓN DANCE COMPANY at Kingsbury Hall and sitar virtuoso Niladri Kumaar at Libby Gardner Concert Hall, part of the University of Utah's upcoming performing arts season.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026
UtahPresents will host LIMÓN DANCE COMPANY at Kingsbury Hall and sitar virtuoso Niladri Kumaar at Libby Gardner Concert Hall, part of the University of Utah's upcoming performing arts season.
Varijashree Venugopal, Jeff Parker & More Join The Soraya's 2026-27 Jazz Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026
The Soraya has added Varijashree Venugopal, Jeff Parker, Paul Bryan and Scott Amendola to its fall jazz lineup, joining Snarky Puppy on Oct. 3 and The Bad Plus's farewell concert on Dec. 3.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026
The Soraya has added Varijashree Venugopal, Jeff Parker, Paul Bryan and Scott Amendola to its fall jazz lineup, joining Snarky Puppy on Oct. 3 and The Bad Plus's farewell concert on Dec. 3.
RED, WHITE & LOUIS to Bring Armstrong Tribute to JAZZ@THEPOINT Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026
South Jersey Jazz Society will present its Jazz@ThePoint festival in Somers Point, N.J., featuring trombonist Wycliffe Gordon and trumpeter Jon Faddis honoring Louis Armstrong's legacy at Gateway Playhouse.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026
South Jersey Jazz Society will present its Jazz@ThePoint festival in Somers Point, N.J., featuring trombonist Wycliffe Gordon and trumpeter Jon Faddis honoring Louis Armstrong's legacy at Gateway Playhouse.
South Jersey Jazz Society To Present JAZZ@THEPOINT FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
The South Jersey Jazz Society will present its Jazz@ThePoint festival honoring Louis Armstrong, featuring headliners Wycliffe Gordon and Jon Faddis at Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point, NJ.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
The South Jersey Jazz Society will present its Jazz@ThePoint festival honoring Louis Armstrong, featuring headliners Wycliffe Gordon and Jon Faddis at Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point, NJ.
The Plano Symphony Orchestra Signs Record Deal With Reference Recordings
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 15, 2026
The Plano Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has announced that it has signed its first-ever recording deal with Reference Recordings, the Grammy Award®-winning classical and jazz label renowned for its audiophile-quality sound engineering.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 15, 2026
The Plano Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has announced that it has signed its first-ever recording deal with Reference Recordings, the Grammy Award®-winning classical and jazz label renowned for its audiophile-quality sound engineering.
SFJAZZ to Offer $10 Tickets Through Hot Seats initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026
SFJAZZ is launching Hot Seats, a new ticket access program offering $10 tickets to every eligible concert throughout the 2026/27 Season for students, educators, and Bay Area residents who work at nonprofit organizations.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026
SFJAZZ is launching Hot Seats, a new ticket access program offering $10 tickets to every eligible concert throughout the 2026/27 Season for students, educators, and Bay Area residents who work at nonprofit organizations.
Cabaret Roundup: August 17-23 – Simple Plan, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal & More in NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 17, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a free outdoor concert with Angélique Kidjo, RENT co-stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal in a duo show, A Strange Loop songwriter Michael R. Jackson and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 17, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a free outdoor concert with Angélique Kidjo, RENT co-stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal in a duo show, A Strange Loop songwriter Michael R. Jackson and more.
SFJAZZ September Lineup to Honor Ray Brown, Coltrane, Miles Davis Centennials
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2026
SFJAZZ will open its 2026-27 season with a September lineup marking centennials for Ray Brown, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis, featuring Christian McBride, Nduduzo Makhathini, and Paul Cornish.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2026
SFJAZZ will open its 2026-27 season with a September lineup marking centennials for Ray Brown, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis, featuring Christian McBride, Nduduzo Makhathini, and Paul Cornish.
Audra McDonald, a Miles Davis Tribute and More Set for Library of Congress 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
The Library of Congress will present a season marking America's semiquincentennial and centennials for Miles Davis and John Coltrane, featuring Audra McDonald, Dianne Reeves and seven new commissions at the Coolidge Auditorium.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
The Library of Congress will present a season marking America's semiquincentennial and centennials for Miles Davis and John Coltrane, featuring Audra McDonald, Dianne Reeves and seven new commissions at the Coolidge Auditorium.
JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY and More Set for August Birdland Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater in New York revealed a monthlong slate of jazz performances, including Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, Monty Alexander, and the MIKI YAMANAKA TRIO.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater in New York revealed a monthlong slate of jazz performances, including Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, Monty Alexander, and the MIKI YAMANAKA TRIO.
Branford Marsalis Quartet to Headline DOWNTOWN JAMAICA RIDDIM & JAZZ FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026
The Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning will present its fourth annual Downtown Jamaica Riddim & Jazz Festival in Rufus King Park, headlined by three-time GRAMMY winner Branford Marsalis and his quartet. The free event features a full lineup of live music.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026
The Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning will present its fourth annual Downtown Jamaica Riddim & Jazz Festival in Rufus King Park, headlined by three-time GRAMMY winner Branford Marsalis and his quartet. The free event features a full lineup of live music.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Branford Marsalis been nominated for?
Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Fences and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Fences.
What awards has Branford Marsalis won?
Branford Marsalis has won the Outstanding Music in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on Fences.
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