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Pat Prescott catches up with her old friend, Branford Marsalis

WBGO | By Pat Prescott

Published April 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM EDT

Pat Prescott first met Branford Marsalis in New Orleans when Branford was just 15-years-old. These two old friends sit down for a conversation about his various mentors and lessons learned, family, and much more.

Branford Marsalis Graces The Main Stage At Union County Performing Arts Center Saturday May 3.
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Pat Prescott

Pat Prescott is a native of Hampton Virginia and a graduate of Northwestern University. After 5 years teaching middle school, she started her radio career in New Orleans, Louisiana at WYLD-FM. After a brief stint at New Orleans legendary rock station WNOE, she moved to New York to host the midday show at former heritage jazz station WRVR. During her 23 years on New York radio, Pat worked at WBLS, WLIB, The National Black News Network and contemporary jazz station CD 101.9.

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