Branford Marsalis and Charles Lloyd

Jun 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM · The Town Hall, New York, NY The Town Hall, New York, NY

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Branford Marsalis

7 concerts

Branford Marsalis, a jazz saxophonist from Breaux Bridge, LA, merges genres like jazz, classical, funk, and rock. Known for work with Sting and Kurt Elling, he won Grammys for notable albums such as "I Heard You Twice the First Time" and "Contemporary Jazz." Marsalis fronts Marsalis Music and scored films like "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."

Charles Lloyd

4 concerts

Born in Memphis, Charles Lloyd is a jazz saxophonist known for blending jazz with folk, rock, and global traditions. Celebrated for albums like "Forest Flower," he gained fame in the 1960s. Lloyd collaborated with legends like Keith Jarrett and Jack DeJohnette and formed the Marvels with Bill Frisell. Awarded Jazz Artist of the Year by DownBeat, he toured with major acts like Jimi Hendrix. His later works feature collaborations with Lucinda Williams and exploration in trio formats, solidifying his stature as an innovative elder jazz statesman.