Grammy-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis will take time from his performance schedule to share his insights into the relationship between art, culture, and public policy and activism. He will look back at his career, which has spanned jazz and classical music, Broadway and tv, pop music collaborations, and his deep involvement in his hometown of New Orleans.

Speaker bio:

Growing up in the rich environment of New Orleans as the oldest son of pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis, Branford was drawn to music along with his younger siblings Wynton, Delfeayo, and Jason. His first instrument, the clarinet, gave way to the alto, and then the tenor and soprano saxophones; from there, he expanded his musical universe and now fully embraces both jazz and Western classical music, in addition to a burgeoning career as a composer.