Article: SCSU's Kuss makes beautiful music for Marsalis and NHSO

Saxophone superstar Branford Marsalis is at the stage of his legendary career where he only plays when he wants, what he wants and with whom he wants- no star-tripping implied, just the right of a man at the top of his game enjoying the perks of his virtuosity.

He comes to New Haven Thursday night at 7:30 to play with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra because there's a man in town who meets his standards.

That man is Mark Kuss, associate professor of music theory and electronic music at Southern Connecticut State University, who has become tight with the "big guy" because he has something Marsalis can readily identify with- talent.

Marsalis will play the world premiere of Kuss's "Concerto ...

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