Branford Marsalis - A life of art and engagement

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:

Branford Marsalis: 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.

Philippa Pham Hughes is a social sculptor, educator, speaker, and writer. Currently, she is a Social Practice Resident at The Kennedy Center, Visiting Artist For Arts & Civic Engagement at the University of Michigan Museum of Art, and a Lecturer at the Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. She is a contributing author on art and civic engagement in the forthcoming book, “An Empathy-Building Toolkit For Museums.” 

• Branford Marsalis
• University Musical Society
• UMS
• Domestic policy
• Philippa Pham Hughes
• Philippa Hughes