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Don Braden may be best known for his work with television funnyman Bill Cosby, but his musical talents go far beyond this arena. Having replaced Branford Marsalis in Wynton's combo and having... more

Ever since his arrival in New York back in 1984, Don Braden has been one of the most impressive tenor saxophonists of his generation. He has uplifted the bands of the Harper Bros., Betty Carter,... more

This ensemble consists of some of the finest jazz players working today - musicians with spirit & discipline, creativity & virtuosity; their repertoire is based on popular songs from the latter third... more

Braden's quintet takes you on a musical ride of 7 standards & 3 originals all played in an "open" setting allowing everyone in this all-star group to shine, feat. Tim Hagans-trumpet, Kenny... more

Tenor saxophonist's sextet w. Tom Harrell, Steve Turre, Benny Green, Christian McBride and Carl Allen, recorded Dec. 21, 1991.

Tenor saxophonist's quintet w. Tom Harrell, Benny Green, Chris McBride and Carl Allen, recorded January 2, 1991.

The Don Braden Septet with Don Braden - tenor saxophone; Scott Wendholt Wilson - alto saxophone; Noah Bliss - trombone; Darrell Grant - piano; Christian McBride - bass; and Carl Allen - drums... more

This compilation will soothe & cool off those hot summer nights with tracks by Eric Alexander, David "Fathead" Newman, Larry Coryell, Mark Murphy, Winard Harper, Houston Person, Etta Jones, Jimmy... more

Put Pittsburgh guitarist Jimmy Ponder in a recording studio & he acts like a magnet attracting the best names in jazz - Don Braden, John Hicks, Dwayne Dolphin & Cecil Brooks III join him, swinging,... more

On his Savant debut, cutting-edge bass player Plaxico has surrounded himself with the elite of the New York jazz scene: saxophonist Don Braden, pianist Eric Lewis (winner of the prestigious 1999... more

Organist's trio w. Peter Bernstein, Kenny Washington, and guests Brian Lynch and Don Braden, recorded December 30, 1991.

Edward Kennedy Ellington was known as "The Duke," a most appropriate and fitting title for the man, the artist, and the musical creator who would become possibly the single most towering figure in... more

Some cats just seem to fall out of bed swinging, full of fire & forever seeking those flames - call them the good groove merchants, and make sure you include drummer Cecil in this exclusive coterie.... more

Tasteful jazz Christmas album feat. some of the finest players on the scene: Don Braden, John Hicks, Dwayne Dolphin & Cecil Brooks III

Peter Hand has been a prolific and active presence on the New York Jazz scene for many years and has worked with and/or written music for Carmen Lundy, the George Coleman Octet and the Lee Konitz... more

This album gives Russian trumpeter Valery Ponomarev the opportunity to explore space and freedom in a format without piano. He has created arrangements with spontaneous interplay between himself and... more