Branford Marsalis

The Dark Keys

  • AMG Review of Dark Keys

    Amg
    Leo Stanley
    All Music Guide

    Dark Keys is Branford Marsalis' first major solo album since taking a leave from recording to be the musical director of #The Tonight Show in 1993. Instead of following through with the hip-hop inclinations of Buckshot LeFonque, Marsalis has returned to traditional jazz, yet this is far from standard bop. Marsalis pushes at the borders of post-bop, adding elements of hip-hop and rock & roll, making for an adventurous and exciting listen. Occasionally, his experiments are unsuccessful, yet they are never less than intriguing.

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