Don Braden

About

Jazz musician known for his performances on the tenor saxophone. He recorded such albums as After Dark, Fire Within, and Brighter Days.

Before Fame

By the age of fifteen, he was a professional saxophonist. He continued his musical career while studying engineering at Harvard University.

Trivia

He performed with such artists and musical groups as J.J. Johnson, Art Farmer, the Mingus Big Band, and Out of the Blue.

Family Life

Born in Ohio, he grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. He later settled in New York City.

Associated With

In the late 1980s, he went on tour with renowned jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis.