Art of Élan presents Branford Marsalis in "Highways & Byways" with Kontras Quartet at 7PM on April 8, 2018 at the Music Box in Downtown San Diego

Art of Élan is excited to announce the jazz and classical collaboration "Highways & Byways" as a part of Season 11: Musical Pathways.  This one-night only special presentation will feature the world premiere of an exciting work for saxophone and string quartet, written by acclaimed composer Dan Visconti, and performed by the Chicago-based Kontras Quartet with legendary jazz artist Branford Marsalis.  The music will continue throughout the evening with performances by members of Art of Élan, the Kontras Quartet, and guest Marsalis. This special collaborative concert includes pieces that are rooted in various folk traditions, tying together the old and new, the familiar and less-traveled, the classical and jazz/blues traditions. This unique event will take place on April 8, 2018 at the Music Box, the premiere concert venue in downtown San Diego.

GENERAL INFORMATION: April 8th, 2018, Doors/Show: 6:00/7:00pm Facebook Event Page $50 General Admission seat $25 Standing Room Ages 21+ For Table Reservations/ VIP:  vip@musicboxsd.com  (619) 836-1847 Art of Élan Concert Series at The San Diego Museum of Art All concerts at 7pm March 27, 2018 May 15, 2018 More info at www.artofelan.org