Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Branford Marsalis Trio: The Dark Keys (1996)


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.
Dark Keys (RS) / Dark Keys (HF) @ 320K

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