Object Details
- Artist
- Philippe Lévy-Stab, born 1967
- Sitter
- Branford Marsalis, born 26 Aug 1960
- Exhibition Label
- Born Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
- Branford Marsalis comes from the famous musical family of Louisiana Marsalises, although his reputation has always been somewhat overshadowed by that of his brother Wynton. Nonetheless, he is a talented saxophonist—playing all four kinds of the instrument—in his own right. He has performed with some notable ensembles, including the Jazz Messengers, as well as groups fronted by Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis. As live jazz became a precarious way to make a living, Branford started playing and recording pop and classical music; he also had a long-running gig (1992–95) as the leader of the Tonight Show’s house band. He has taught music at several universities and has been a leader in the movement to revive the New Orleans jazz and cultural scene after Hurricane Katrina.
- Credit Line
- National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Philippe Levy-Stab
- 1996
- Object number
- S/NPG.2004.133
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Copyright
- © 2005 Philippe Levy-Stab
- Type
- Photograph
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print
- Dimensions
- Image: 19.9 x 20.1 cm (7 13/16 x 7 15/16")
- Sheet: 30.3 x 23.5 cm (11 15/16 x 9 1/4")
- Mat: 45.7 x 35.6 cm (18 x 14")
- Place
- France\Île-de-France\Ville de Paris, Départment de\Paris
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- National Portrait Gallery Collection
- National Portrait Gallery
- Topic
- Costume\Dress Accessory\Tie\Necktie
- Branford Marsalis: Male
- Branford Marsalis: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Horn\Saxophonist
- Branford Marsalis: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Jazz
- Portrait
- Record ID
- npg_S_NPG.2004.133
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4e117be86-c77b-4753-ae8f-4bf9cc02b67f
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