Eternal (Branford Marsalis album)
Eternal is a jazz album by saxophonist Branford Marsalis, released in 2004 by Marsalis Music. The album features Marsalis on tenor and soprano saxophone, Joey Calderazzo on piano, Eric Revis on bass, and Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums.
The album consists primarily of original compositions by Marsalis, Calderazzo, and Revis, as well as interpretations of pieces by composers such as Keith Jarrett ("Long As You Know You're Living Yours") and Andrew Hill ("Dance With Death"). Eternal is noted for its challenging harmonic structures, intricate interplay between the musicians, and dynamic range. It showcases the quartet's established rapport and commitment to pushing the boundaries of modern jazz. The album was generally well-received by critics, who praised the musicianship and compositional quality.