Branford Marsalis Quartet: Belonging Tour
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Friday, Sep 26, 2025 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Location
Orpheum Theatre
203 South Main St
Details
Join us for a rare, electrifying night of music as the iconic Branford Marsalis brings his celebrated Quartet to the stage—an ensemble hailed as one of the most enduring and influential in modern jazz. A saxophonist of stunning versatility and soul, Marsalis is not only a Grammy-winning jazz master, but also one of today’s most sought-after composers for film, television, and Broadway.
From his unforgettable collaborations with Sting and the Grateful Dead, to his original scores for major screen projects including Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman), The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (with Oprah Winfrey), Rustin (with Colman Domingo), and Spike Lee’s Mo’ Better Blues, Marsalis' sound has reached audiences far beyond the concert hall. His Emmy-nominated work on Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre exemplifies his ability to craft music that resonates deeply across time and medium.
On Broadway, his music has earned a Tony nomination and Drama Desk Award for the revival of Fences, and featured in critically acclaimed productions like A Raisin in the Sun, Children of a Lesser God, and The Mountaintop (starring Angela Bassett and Samuel L. Jackson). Most recently, Marsalis arranged and orchestrated the new musical A Wonderful World, celebrating the life of Louis Armstrong.
Anchored by decades of artistry and performed by a powerhouse ensemble, the Branford Marsalis Quartet delivers a transcendent, genre-defying performance that bridges jazz tradition with cinematic emotion. Whether you’re a jazz aficionado, a Broadway enthusiast, or a film lover, this is a musical event not to be missed.
