"No one plays absolutely beautifully all the time...unless you're my cousin Rodney"

“ Rodney Marsalis is one of the top classical trumpet soloists in the world. It was an absolute pleasure to host The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass” 

Regarding a solo performance by Rodney Marsalis "a formidable virtuoso"

"Impressive" 

Quote regarding concert by The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass "So compelling
nothing else really mattered."

" The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass is a quantum leap forward in what a brass group can bring to an audience. It simply is the next big thing."

" Thank you for the exciting Student Matinee at the Kimmel Center. The students and teachers thoroughly enjoyed the musical diversity- from the Renaissance to New Orleans Jazz. Again thank you for your performance and we look forward to a return visit in Verizon Hall!"-Velma R. Simmons, Director of Education, Kimmel Center

" Precision, excitement, and charisma- these words best describe the audience engaging performance by the Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass. Our stage was filled with energized, talented musicians who performed a variety of works from the Baroque to Jazz eras. The audience was on their feet before the last cut-off of the baton. This is a show that should not be missed. "

Trumpeter Rodney Marsalis and his Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass marched, polkaed, and phunked their way through more than two hours of repertoire...

Internationally-known trumpeter Rodney Marsalis, principal trumpet with Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia and a graduate of Curtis Institute of Music, has worked under the guidance of world-renowned conductors...

Marsalis, a trumpet prodigy, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana...