Branford Marsalis at George Mason University's Center for the Arts

In its first appearance at the Center, the Branford Marsalis Quartet performs a program that includes original compositions, as well as modern jazz standards. The performance showcases the extraordinary talents of each of these contemporary jazz masters, including its leader, three-time Grammy-Award winner Branford Marsalis. Known for his unmatched technique, forward-thinking approach and incredible versatility, Marsalis is equally at home in intimate jazz clubs as he is in great concert halls, where he frequently appears as a soloist. A member of New Orleans’ first family of jazz, Marsalis has performed with many of the jazz giants including Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock and Sonny Rollins. “Few people are better known anywhere for making a jazz tune sizzle and swing,” says the Denver Post. Joining him are his longtime quartet members, pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist Eric Revis and drummer Justin Faulkner. ...

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In its first appearance at the Center, the Branford Marsalis Quartet performs a program that includes original compositions, as well as modern jazz standards. The performance showcases the extraordinary talents of each of these contemporary jazz masters, including its leader, three-time Grammy-Award winner Branford Marsalis. Known for his unmatched technique, forward-thinking approach and incredible versatility, Marsalis is equally at home in intimate jazz clubs as he is in great concert halls, where he frequently appears as a soloist. A member of New Orleans’ first family of jazz, Marsalis has performed with many of the jazz giants including Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock and Sonny Rollins. “Few people are better known anywhere for making a jazz tune sizzle and swing,” says the Denver Post. Joining him are his longtime quartet members, pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist Eric Revis and drummer Justin Faulkner.

Tickets for AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS are $24, $40, $48. Family Friendly! Youth through grade 12, half price when accompanied by an adult. Charge by phone at 888-945-2468, visit cfa.gmu.edu or visit the Center for the Arts box office, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Center for the Arts complex is located on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. Paid parking is located in the deck adjacent to the mainstage Concert Hall and FREE parking is located in university lot K. Visit cfa.gmu.edu.

SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE SEPT. 1, 2011. SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE NOW.

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