Branford Marsalis – Romances For Saxophone (Vinyl LP)

Branford Marsalis – Romances For Saxophone is a classical album by jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis, released in 1986 on CBS Masterworks (cat. no. M 42122). Marsalis plays soprano saxophone with the English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Andrew Litton; it was recorded at Henry Wood Hall in London. The programme consists of short pieces by Debussy, Fauré, Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky, Villa-Lobos, Satie, Ravel and Mussorgsky arranged by Michel Colombier, plus his own composition Emmanuel. This copy is the 1986 European original pressing with insert.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: CBS Masterworks M 42122
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1986
• Genre: Classical, Jazz, Romantic, Modern
• Extras: Insert

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU SH964).

Tracklist

Side A

1. L'Isle Joyeuse (Claude Debussy)
2. Pavane (Gabriel Fauré)
3. Arabesque No. 1 (Claude Debussy)
4. Vocalise (Sergei Rachmaninoff)
5. Pastorale (Igor Stravinsky)
6. Emmanuel (Michel Colombier)

Side B

1. Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 (Heitor Villa-Lobos)
2. Gymnopédie No. 3 (Erik Satie)
3. Prélude from Le Tombeau de Couperin (Maurice Ravel)
4. Pièce En Forme De Habanera (Maurice Ravel)
5. Sicilienne from Pelléas et Mélisande (Gabriel Fauré)
6. Serenata from Pulcinella (Igor Stravinsky)
7. The Old Castle from Pictures at an Exhibition (Modest Mussorgsky)

Personnel

Branford Marsalis (soprano saxophone), English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Andrew Litton. Arrangements: Michel Colombier.

Recorded at Henry Wood Hall, London; mastered at CBS Studios.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is a European pressing from the 1986 release year, catalogue number M 42122.

Is this a jazz album?
No. Branford Marsalis plays classical pieces here, mostly late French Romantic and early 20th-century repertoire, with a chamber orchestra. There is little improvisation; the focus is on his soprano saxophone tone.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Branford Marsalis records?
Yes, for example Royal Garden Blues and Scenes In The City. From his brother we have Wynton Marsalis – Hot House Flowers. More in our Jazz collection.