Branford Marsalis
August 26, 1960 (65 years old) in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Branford Marsalis (born August 26, 1960) is an American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensembles and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque. From 1992 to 1995 he led The Tonight Show Band. Marsalis has numerous musical interests, from jazz, blues and funk to such classical music projects as his Fall 2008 tour with Marsalis Brasilianos. He is a three-time Grammy winner and the head of Marsalis Music, the label he founded in 2002. His brothers Jason Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, and Delfeayo Marsalis are also jazz musicians.
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- 2024 · Music by John Williams as Self - Saxophonist / Composer
- 2021 · Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist as Self
- 2020 · Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen as Self
- 2018 · Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac as Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
- 2012 · Finding Your Roots as Self
- 2012 · Brooklyn Boheme as Self
- 2011 · Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone as Himself
- 2010 · Sting: Live In Berlin as Self - Saxophone
- 2006 · Before the Music Dies as Self - Musician
- 2003 · K Street as Self
- 2003 · Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam as Tenor saxophone
- 2003 · The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration as Self - saxophone
- 2002 · Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as Self (uncredited)
- 1999 · David S. Ware as Himself
- 1999 · The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr. as Self
- 1998 · Motown 40: The Music is Forever as Self
- 1997 · Eve's Bayou as Harry
- 1995 · Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as Branford Frog (voice)
- 1994 · Space Ghost Coast to Coast as Self
- 1993 · Living Single as Himself
- 1992 · The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as Self - Musical Director
- 1991 · Branford Marsalis: Steep as Self - Sax
- 1990 · The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Himself
- 1990 · The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Duane
- 1990 · Mo' Better Blues as Party Guest
- 1990 · Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella as Self
- 1988 · School Daze as Jordan
- 1987 · Throw Momma from the Train as Lester
- 1987 · Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit as Self - Tenor Sax
- 1986 · Horn of Plenty as
- 1985 · Sting - Bring on the Night as Self
- 1983 · Friday Night Videos as
- 1979 · This Old House as Self
- 1971 · Great Performances as Self