April 9th, 2012
Legendary saxophonist Branford Marsalis and his tight-knit working band invite audiences into their world of musical cohesion with the release of Four MFs Playin’ Tunes in April 2012.
The Mighty Sword
Brews
Maestra
Teo
Whiplash
As Summer into Autumn Slips
Endymion
My Ideal
Treat It Gentle
Branford Marsalis (saxophones); Joey Calderazzo (piano); Eric Revis (bass), Justin Faulkner (drums)
Legendary saxophonist Branford Marsalis and his tight-knit working band invite audiences into their world of musical cohesion with the release of Four MFs Playin’ Tunes in April 2012. This is the first recording of the Branford Marsalis Quartet with an electrifying young drummer that joined the band three years ago.
The results are a nimble and sparkling album, featuring ambitious original compositions by members of the band, a Thelonious Monk classic, and one standard dating to 1930. The record blends the beautiful and subtle ballad sounds of the 2004 release "Eternal" with the ecstatic contrasts of the critically-acclaimed "Braggtown." In other words, this just might be the Branford Marsalis Quartet’s most sublime musical achievement yet.
EMARCY
