Branford Marsalis & Latvian Radio Big Band

Branford Marsalis & Latvian Radio Big Band

Branford Marsalis is a three-time Grammy award-winning saxophonist, band leader, featured classical soloist, and a film and Broadway composer. The Branford Marsalis Quartet, formed in 1986, has established a rare breadth of stylistic range and is revered for its uncompromising interpretation of both original compositions and jazz and popular classics. But Branford has not confined his music to the jazz quartet context. He is a frequent soloist with classical ensembles and his legendary guest performances with the Grateful Dead and collaborations with Sting have made him a fan favorite in the pop arena. Branford’s film credits include the recent Netflix film Rustin starring Chadwick Boseman, and his work on Broadway has garnered a Drama Desk Award and Tony nominations. He also recently received an EMMY nomination for best original score in a documentary.

After four decades in the international spotlight, Branford Marsalis is coming to Riga, Latvia! As the guest of Latvian Radio Big Band, Branford Marsalis will be performing a very special inaugural concert of the Pink Noise Riga music festival!

DJ Toms Grēviņš will entertain the audience from 7 PM with gems from his jazz vinyl collection, warming up for the upcoming Branford concert. See you there!

Pink Noise Riga, a new festival created by music lovers for music lovers, in Riga, the capital of Latvia, will experience its opening performance by Branford Marsalis and Latvian Radio Big band on November 9, 2024.

The line-up of 2025 Pink Noise Riga festival, scheduled for summer, 2025 will be revealed right after the inaugural concert this November. Get ready to experience some of our favourite saxophonists and instrumentalists, vocalists, bands, and combos!

Attention! Please note that although the concert is intended to be a standing event, we will also provide seating. The seats will not be numbered, and there won't be enough for everyone, so if you wish to have a seat, we kindly ask you to arrive early