Branford Marsalis – Royal Garden Blues (Vinyl LP)

Branford Marsalis – Royal Garden Blues is saxophonist Branford Marsalis's second jazz album as a leader, released in 1986 on Columbia and in Europe on CBS. It was produced by his brother Delfeayo Marsalis and recorded in New York, Boston and Barbados. Marsalis plays each of the seven pieces with a different quartet, including Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Kenny Kirkland, Al Foster and Jeff "Tain" Watts. This copy is the UK/European original pressing on CBS (cat. no. 450151 1) with insert.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: CBS 450151 1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: UK & Europe, original
• Country: UK & Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1986
• Genre: Jazz, Hard Bop
• 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 SH905).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Swingin' At The Haven (Ellis Marsalis)
2. Dienda (Kenny Kirkland)
3. Strike Up The Band (George Gershwin/Ira Gershwin)
4. Emanon (Wynton Marsalis)

Side B

1. Royal Garden Blues (Clarence Williams/Spencer Williams)
2. Shadows (Larry Willis)
3. The Wrath Of Tain (Branford Marsalis)

Personnel

Branford Marsalis (tenor and soprano saxophone). Piano: Ellis Marsalis (A1), Kenny Kirkland (A2, B3), Larry Willis (A3, B1, B2), Herbie Hancock (A4). Bass: Ron Carter (A1, A4, B1), Charnett Moffett (A2, A3, B3), Ira Coleman (B2). Drums: Ralph Peterson Jr. (A1), Jeff "Tain" Watts (A2, A3, A4, B3), Al Foster (B1), Marvin "Smitty" Smith (B2).

Produced by Delfeayo Marsalis; executive producer: George Butler.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the UK/European first edition on CBS with catalogue number 450151 1 from the 1986 release year.

Why does the line-up change on every track?
Marsalis put together a separate quartet for each piece, so you hear him with pianists from his father Ellis to Herbie Hancock and with different rhythm sections.

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) means the sleeve shows light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Branford Marsalis records?
Yes, for example his debut Branford Marsalis – Scenes In The City and Branford Marsalis – Romances For Saxophone. More titles are in our Jazz collection.