20 Questions Branford Marsalis

December, 1993

20 Questions Branford MarsalisEven before "Tonight Show" bandleader Branford Marsalis joined Jay Leno to tuck in America each night, the saxophonist had found a wide audience for his talents. The oldest of six musical offspring born to New Orleans pianist Ellis Marsalis, he played in bands led by his brother, trumpeter Wynton, as well as by Art Blakey and Herbie Hancock. In 1985 he joined Sting in a controversial move that earned him the temporary enmity of the outspoken Wynton. In add...