CD: The Secret between the Shadow and the Soul
Branford Marsalis Quartet
release date: 1 Mar 2019
On "The Secret Between The Shadow And The Soul," legendary American saxophonist and Grammy winner Branford Marsalis' quartet - the Branford Marsalis Quartet - discovers the power of simple melodies
Working with singers such as Kurt Elling and Sting over the past few years, Marsalis learned what a central role simple melodies play. "Working with Kurt for a year and a half reminded me of what I learned at a gig with Sting," Marsalis says. "Working with a singer changes you without you realizing it. I focused more on the melodies and getting down to business," Marsalis explains
"My approach to composing, as with my solos, is much more oriented toward melody and rhythm, with the harmonic side coming in third," he emphasizes. "We design the harmonies after the melody, whereas with many others the harmonies are in the foreground. And we play in the gaps in between."
Working with singers such as Kurt Elling and Sting over the past few years, Marsalis learned what a central role simple melodies play. "Working with Kurt for a year and a half reminded me of what I learned at a gig with Sting," Marsalis says. "Working with a singer changes you without you realizing it. I focused more on the melodies and getting down to business," Marsalis explains
"My approach to composing, as with my solos, is much more oriented toward melody and rhythm, with the harmonic side coming in third," he emphasizes. "We design the harmonies after the melody, whereas with many others the harmonies are in the foreground. And we play in the gaps in between."