Heitor Villa-Lobos

Branford Marsalis Pays Tribute to Heitor Villa-Lobos

Source: All About Jazz
October 3, 2008

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis will be joined onstage by conductor Gil Jardim and Philarmonia Brasileira for a special performance, featuring the work of Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, as well as French composer Darius Milhaud. The performance will take place on Friday, October 3, at 8 p.m. and tickets are still available. A giant of jazz who, in recent years, rededicated himself to exploring and performing classical music, Branford Marsalis is known for his unique interpretations and versatility as a performer of ...
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