Branford Marsalis Quartet & Friends

»The Hungarian Folk Project«

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Branford Marsalis Quartet
Branford Marsalis Quartet © Eric Ryan Anderson
  • Doors open 19:00

  • Start 20:00

  • End ca. 22:00

Trip to Hungary

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

Branford Marsalis saxophone
Joey Calderazzo piano
Eric Revis bass
Justin Faulkner drums

Sára Tímár vocals

Soma Salamon Flutes, accordion

Balázs Cserta tárogató

Balázs Szokolay Dongó Bagpipes, flutes

Miklós Király violin

Gergely Hegedűs violin, viola

Kornél Varga guitar

Programme

»Branford Marsalis & Friends: The Hungarian Folk Project«
1. Set: Branford Marsalis Quartet
– Interval –
2. Set:

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Jazz at the Elbphilharmonie

Promoter: HamburgMusik

Supported by Stiftung Elbphilharmonie

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Elbphilharmonie Plaza

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