Modern jazz legend Branford Marsalis gets the anthology treatment with The Steep Anthology. It traces his sessions from his debut as a band leader on Scenes in the City to Requiem.
The early tracks are a good indication of Marsalis’ willingness to push
his solos to extremes, while most of the later tracks feature him at
his New Orleans’ swingin’ best. Spanning 16 years from 1983-1999, this
is an excellent summation of the talented saxophonist’s genius. A
must-have for any fan of modern jazz. –dusty culpepper
