Saxophonist, composer, bandleader and Grammy-winner Branford Marsalis moved back to his hometown of New Orleans in January 2024. The oldest son of pianist and educator, the late Ellis Marsalis Jr., and brother of fellow musician’s trumpeter Wynton, trombonist Delfeayo and drummer and vibraphonist Jason, he headed to the east coast initially to attend the Berklee College of Music in 1979 and didn't look back until now.

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