I gave up my base in popular culture when I left the Tonight Show.
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Now that we've actually stepped it up to the point where we're playing really sophisticated music, it's very difficult for people to follow.Branford Marsalis
If I were like a lot of other people, then it wouldn't be fun; but since I'm like me, it's okay.
Branford Marsalis
We are extremely grateful to Dave Matthews Band and the wonderful citizens of Denver for stepping up to the plate. The New Orleans Habitat Musicians' Village is the first step in helping to replace what the city has lost. This contribution, and the others it will generate, will help ensure that New Orleans music will always have a home. That's important to me. It's important to my family. And it's a key to the recovery of the city.
Branford Marsalis
The piano is the X factor. People have a tough time following the structures when there's no piano there, spelling it out. It makes it more easily understood, particularly to people who don't know as much about music.
Branford Marsalis
Humans are imperfect. That's one of the reasons that classical and jazz are in trouble. We're on the quest for the perfect performance and every note has to be right. Man, every note is not right in life.
Branford Marsalis
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