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Branford Marsalis Wins a 2010 Drama Desk Award!

Congratulations to Branford Marsalis for winning a 2010 Drama Desk award in the category of “Outstanding Music in a Play!!” Branford composed original music for the Broadway revival of August Wilson’s ‘Fences.’ Performances continue through the beginning of July at the Cort Theatre in New York City.

Submitted by crwadmin on May 24th, 2010 — 12:00am

Miguel Zenón Receives TWO Grammy Nominations!!

Marsalis Music’s Miguel Zenón has received two Grammy nominations!! One for For Best Improvised Jazz Solo on ‘Villa Palmeras’ from his album ‘Esta Plena’ and the other for Best Latin Jazz Album. The 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on “GRAMMY Sunday,” Jan. 31, 2010, at Staples Center in Los Angeles. We hope you’ll be watching!! Congratulations, Miguel!! 

Submitted by crwadmin on December 3rd, 2009 — 01:00am

JIMMY COBB NAMED NEA JAZZ MASTER, AND OTHER HONORS

Date: 11.03.2008
Publication: MM Newsletter
Author: Marsalis Music Read more »

Submitted by Ben on November 3rd, 2008 — 01:00am

This Old House New Orleans Project

The THIS OLD HOUSE New Orleans Project, a ten episode series which premiered on WGBH on February 28, will tell in-depth stories about the road to recovery in New Orleans. Read more »

Submitted by crwadmin on March 5th, 2008 — 01:00am

Musicians appreciate effort of fellow entertainer Brad Pitt

Date: 12.14.2007
Publication: The Times-Picayune
Author: Harry Connick Jr. and Branford Marsalis

We wanted to express our appreciation for the very important home-building project that Brad Pitt and his Make It Right Foundation have launched in New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward.

As native New Orleanians who retain deep ties through family and friends, we know that our gratitude mirrors that of countless residents, both those who have already returned and those still hoping to return to this beautiful and unique city.
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Submitted by Ben on December 14th, 2007 — 01:00am