Branford Marsalis talks classical vs. jazz and Donald Trump

Speaking on the phone a few weeks ago from his home in North Carolina, Branford Marsalis was looking ahead to a short run of classical concerts and the practising that he needed to do to be performance-ready.
The week before the interview, the renowned saxophonist had performed in Memphis. Ahead, Marsalis had a recital in Philadelphia, and after that, concerts in Baltimore and finally, Ottawa.
“I’ve been kind of forced to practise 15 pieces in rotation, which really does kind of chea