Branford Marsalis Quartet to open 28th annual Prague Sounds Festival

World-renowned American saxophonist Branford Marsalis and his quartet will kick off the 28th annual Prague Sounds International Festival at the Lucerna Great Hall on Sunday night. Running through November 20, the festival will feature ten concerts across various Prague venues, offering a mix of jazz, contemporary vocal music, electronic, alternative hip-hop, and world music with classical influences.

The line-up includes Czech premieres and unique one-time performances.   In addition to Marsalis, the festival will host acclaimed artists like London-based saxophonist Nubya Garcia and pianist Tigran Hamasyan, known for blending jazz with Armenian folk music. Notable festival acts also include the American vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth, South African cellist Abel Selaocoe and the British contemporary music ensemble Manchester Collective.