BRANFORD MARSALIS Coming out of a legendary Louisiana jazz family, you’d be surprised to know Marsalis has paid tribute to one of our own. In 2003, the former Tonight Show band leader released Romare Bearden Revealed, honoring the Charlotte-born painter. That’s just a blip on a resume that touts collaborations with a veritable who’s who of artists from across the scope and even soundtracking a couple Spike Lee classics. He headlines the Wells Fargo Community Celebration. (Mike McCray)

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