Branford Marsalis

An intimate look at the Oscar-nominated actor’s incomparable artistry, and the acting process which informed his transformative performances. Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, George C. Wolfe, Branford Marsalis, Phylicia Rashad and more take us behind the scenes to explore Boseman's extraordinary commitment to his craft.

Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, George C. Wolfe and more share the heart, soul and history that brought August Wilson's timeless play to the screen.

Чикаго, 1927 год. История легенды американского блюза Ма Рейни, карьера которой оказалась под угрозой, когда её менеджеры захотели забрать права на всю ею музыку. Помочь Ма вызвался трубач Ливи, имевший виды на подругу певицы и желающий занять свою нишу в музыкальной индустрии Америки.

Brooklyn Boheme is a love letter to a vibrant African American artistic community who resided in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Brooklyn during the 80's and 90's that included the great Spike Lee, Chris Rock, Branford Marsalis, Rosie Perez, Saul Williams, Lorna Simpson, Talib Kweli just to name a few. Narrated and written by Fort Greene resident Nelson George, this feature length documentary celebrates "Brooklyn's equivalent of the Harlem Renaissance" and follows the rise of a new kind of African American artist, the Brooklyn Boheme.

.From the shifting faultlines of Hollywood fantasies and the economic and racial tensions of Reagan's America, Fishbone rose and became one of the most original bands of the last 25 years. With a blistering combination of punk and funk they demolished the walls of genre and challenged the racial stereotypes and the political order of the music industry and of the nation. EVERYDAY SUNSHINE is about music, history, fear, courage and funking on the one.

Элизабет Хантер — женщина с большой буквы; именно так, властно и эффектно, она прожила жизнь, теперь подходящую к концу. Элизабет прикована к постели, дни её сочтены, взрослые дети — трагикомичный дуэт невротичной неудачницы и жеманного ловеласа, готового закрутить интрижку с сиделкой — приезжают прощаться. Но Хантер легко не сдаётся…

Culled from Sting's critically acclaimed world tour, Symphonicity, this exclusive live CD/DVD compilation features many of his greatest hits, including "Roxanne," "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," "King Of Pain," "Fields Of Gold," and more, all re-imagined for symphonic arrangement. Featuring special guest Branford Marsalis on select tracks, this live concert experience is quintessential Symphonicity! [Tracklist:] 01 A Thousand Years 02 Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic 03 Englishman In New York 04 Roxanne 05 When We Dance 06 Russians 07 I Hung My Head 08 Why Should I Cry For You? 09 Whenever I Say Your Name 10 This Cowboy Song 11 Tomorrow We'll See 12 Moon Over Bourbon Street 13 The End Of The Game 14 You Will Be My Ain True Love 15 All Would Envy 16 Mad About You 17 King Of Pain 18 Every BreathcYoun Take 19 Desert Rose 20 She's Too Good For Me 21 Fragile 22 I Was Brought To My Senses (Intro)

B4MD tells the story of American music at this precarious moment. Filmakers Andrew Shapter and Joel Rasmussen traveled the country, hoping to understand why mainstream music seems so packaged and repetitive, and whether corporations really had the power to silence musical innovation. The answers they found on this journey are what makes B4MD both riveting and exciting.

Branford Marsalis' extended performance of "A Love Supreme" provides his audience with 49 minutes of continuous improvisation. Memorable to all dedicated jazz listeners, John Coltrane's repeated theme occupies the quartet's focus throughout this heartfelt celebration. Marsalis revs it up. He reaches deep inside himself to communicate with the jazz spirits. Cascading furiously and swinging hard through most of the suite, he explores the intensity that Coltrane espoused.

Family - The legendary Marsalis jazz family steps into the spotlight with this celebration of their collective careers. Ellis, Branford, Delfeayo, Jason and Wynton are joined by a host of special guests as they work through classic tracks such as "Swingin' at the Haven," "Wynton Speaks," "Saint James Infirmary" and many more standards that the Marsalis family members make their own via their inimitable playing. - Harry Connick Jr., Branford Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis

Нью-Йорк, 15 минут до полуночи. Четверо таксистов выезжают на улицы «города, который никогда не спит». Бывший профессиональный спортсмен Херши готовится к решительному разговору со своей подругой Джордж. Суеверной Сальгадо всюду чудятся происки дьявольских сил. Мечты Сингха не идут дальше заводной музыки, прекрасных женщин и свежих оливок. А для Раши, бежавшего в Америку от ужасов гражданской войны, эта ночь еще один этап в борьбе за выживание. Но их всех объединяет общая судьба. И причиной тому становится очередная, уже одиннадцатая жертва серийного убийцы, который охотится на таксистов Нью-Йорка.

Two estranged half-brothers, Billy and Torch, reconnect during a brief jail stay. 20/20 Mike concocts a scheme in which the two of them will steal dope from some young couriers. The heist goes wrong when Billy shoots the couriers dead. They hole up in an abandoned building, and 20/20 Mike seeks help from an old cell mate, Tony.

A documentary about saxophonist David S. Ware.

Jennifer Tilly plays a woman who's told by her psychic that the man of her dreams is a doctor named Steve.

Narrated by Connick himself in a candid look at his own life and career, the program features interviews with jazz greats Branford and Wynton Marsalis and their father, Ellis Marsalis.

1962, Луизиана. В центре сюжета семейство во главе с доктором Луизом, который испытывает страсть к своим привлекательным пациенткам, несмотря на то, что женат на красавице Роз. Однажды свидетельницей очередной интрижки Луиза становится его дочь Ева…

Recorded live on 13th November, 1987, at the Spirit Square Arts Centre, North Carolina, USA.

A 1990 PBS documentary around the topic of A cappella music. Artists that performed as part of the documentary include The Mint Juleps, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Rockapella and The Persuasions. It also stars Spike Lee, Debbie Allen and a cameo appearance by Samuel L. Jackson.

Fraternity and sorority members clash with other students at a historically black college during homecoming weekend.

Оказывается, даже у столь разных людей может быть что-то общее. Объединяющим мотивом является желание избавиться, причем самым действенным способом, от близкого человека. Один хочет убить свою бывшую жену, которая все еще умудряется превращать его жизнь в ад, второй видит сны о свободной радостной жизни, которым не суждено сбыться из-за буйной, деспотичной мамаши, продолжающей шпынять своего сына, не обращая внимания на его уже совсем не юный возраст. Им кажется, что в такой ситуации лучшим решением избежать наказания — это поменяться убийствами…

In this 1987 film from Italy's Perugia Jazz Festival, Sting joins jazz keyboardist Gil Evans for a once-in-a-lifetime performance. The concert blends both artists' distinctive styles into a fusion that brings new shades to each song. Tracks include "Up from the Skies," "There Comes a Time," "Strange Fruit," "Walking on the Moon," "Synchronicity," "Message in a Bottle," "Consider Me Gone," "Roxanne" and "Murder by Numbers."

Spike Lee short following a struggling jazz musician making it day-to-day.

Bring on the Night is a 1985 documentary film, that focuses on the jazz-inspired project and band led by the British musician Sting during the early stages of his solo career. Some of the songs, whose recording sessions are featured in the film, appeared on his debut solo album The Dream of the Blue Turtles. Each musician in the band through the course of the film is interviewed.

Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.