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Branford Marsalis|The Dark Keys

The Dark Keys

Branford Marsalis Trio

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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.

© Leo Stanley /TiVo

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1
The Dark Keys (Album Version)
Branford Marsalis
00:10:42

Delfeayo Marsalis, Producer - Dennis Darby, 2nd Engineer - Steve Reynolds, Mastering Engineer - Jason Marsalis, Edited By - Patrick Smith, Recording Engineer - Reginald Veal, Bass - Rob Hunter, 2nd Engineer - Branford Marsalis, Performer - B. Marsalis, Composer - B. Marsalis, Lyricist - Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque, Tenor Saxophone - Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque, Soprano Saxophone - Jeff Watts, Drums

(P) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.

2
Hesitation (Album Version)
Branford Marsalis
00:05:58

Delfeayo Marsalis, Producer - Dennis Darby, 2nd Engineer - Steve Reynolds, Mastering Engineer - W. Marsalis, Composer - W. Marsalis, Lyricist - Jason Marsalis, Edited By - Patrick Smith, Recording Engineer - Reginald Veal, Bass - Rob Hunter, 2nd Engineer - Branford Marsalis, Performer - Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque, Tenor Saxophone - Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque, Soprano Saxophone - Jeff Watts, Drums

(P) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.

3
A Thousand Autumns (Album Version)
Branford Marsalis Trio
00:06:20

Delfeayo Marsalis, Producer - Dennis Darby, 2nd Engineer - Steve Reynolds, Mastering Engineer - Jason Marsalis, Edited By - Patrick Smith, Recording Engineer - Reginald Veal, Bass - Rob Hunter, 2nd Engineer - Branford Marsalis, Performer - B. Marsalis, Composer - B. Marsalis, Lyricist - Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque, Tenor Saxophone - Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque, Soprano Saxophone - Jeff Watts, Drums

(P) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.

4
Sentinel (Album Version)
Branford Marsalis
00:08:49

Delfeayo Marsalis, Producer - Dennis Darby, 2nd Engineer - Steve Reynolds, Mastering Engineer - Jason Marsalis, Edited By - Patrick Smith, Recording Engineer - Joe Lovano, Tenor Saxophone - Reginald Veal, Bass - Rob Hunter, 2nd Engineer - Branford Marsalis, Performer - B. Marsalis, Composer - B. Marsalis, Lyricist - Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque, Tenor Saxophone - Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque, Soprano Saxophone - Jeff Watts, Drums

(P) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.

5
Lykeif (Album Version)
Branford Marsalis
00:06:04

Delfeayo Marsalis, Producer - Dennis Darby, 2nd Engineer - Steve Reynolds, Mastering Engineer - Jason Marsalis, Edited By - Patrick Smith, Recording Engineer - Reginald Veal, Bass - Rob Hunter, 2nd Engineer - Branford Marsalis, Performer - Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque, Tenor Saxophone - Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque, Soprano Saxophone - Jeff Watts, Drums - B. Marsalis, Composer - B. Marsalis, Lyricist

(P) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.

6
Judas Iscariot (Album Version)
Branford Marsalis
00:07:48

Delfeayo Marsalis, Producer - Dennis Darby, 2nd Engineer - Steve Reynolds, Mastering Engineer - D. Marsalis, Composer - D. Marsalis, Lyricist - Jason Marsalis, Edited By - Patrick Smith, Recording Engineer - Reginald Veal, Bass - Rob Hunter, 2nd Engineer - Kenny Garrett, Alto Saxophone - Branford Marsalis, Performer - Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque, Tenor Saxophone - Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque, Soprano Saxophone - Jeff Watts, Drums

(P) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.

7
Blutain (Album Version)
Branford Marsalis
00:07:37

Delfeayo Marsalis, Producer - Dennis Darby, 2nd Engineer - Steve Reynolds, Mastering Engineer - J. Watts, Composer - J. Watts, Lyricist - Jason Marsalis, Edited By - Patrick Smith, Recording Engineer - Reginald Veal, Bass - Rob Hunter, 2nd Engineer - Branford Marsalis, Performer - Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque, Tenor Saxophone - Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque, Soprano Saxophone - Jeff Watts, Drums

(P) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.

8
Schott Happens (Album Version)
Branford Marsalis
00:08:16

Delfeayo Marsalis, Producer - Dennis Darby, 2nd Engineer - Steve Reynolds, Mastering Engineer - Jason Marsalis, Edited By - Patrick Smith, Recording Engineer - Reginald Veal, Bass - Rob Hunter, 2nd Engineer - Branford Marsalis, Performer - Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque, Tenor Saxophone - Branford Marsalis & Buckshot Lefonque, Soprano Saxophone - Jeff Watts, Drums - B. Marsalis, Composer - B. Marsalis, Lyricist

(P) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.

Album review

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.

© Leo Stanley /TiVo

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