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Branford Marsalis

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

August 26, 1960 (age 65)

Place of Birth

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Branford Marsalis

Biography

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.

Filmography

2024FilmMusic by John Williamsas Self - Saxophonist / Composer 2021FilmChadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artistas Self 2020FilmMa Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screenas Self 2018FilmWynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciacas Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax 2012TVFinding Your Rootsas Self 2012FilmBrooklyn Bohemeas Self 2011FilmEveryday Sunshine: The Story of Fishboneas Self 2010FilmSting: Live In Berlinas Self - Saxophone 2006FilmBefore the Music Diesas Self - Musician 2003TVK Streetas Self 2003FilmBranford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdamas Tenor saxophone 2003FilmThe Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebrationas Self - saxophone 2002FilmAdded Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Storyas Self (uncredited)1999FilmDavid S. Wareas Himself 1999FilmThe Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.as Self 1998FilmMotown 40: The Music is Foreveras Self 1997FilmEve's Bayouas Harry 1995TVHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Childas Branford Frog (voice)1994TVSpace Ghost Coast to Coastas Self 1993TVLiving Singleas Himself 1992TVThe Tonight Show with Jay Lenoas Self - Musical Director 1991FilmBranford Marsalis: Steepas Self - Sax 1990TVThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Airas Himself 1990FilmMo' Better Bluesas Party Guest 1990FilmSpike & Co. Do It a-Cappellaas Self 1988FilmSchool Dazeas Jordan 1987FilmThrow Momma from the Trainas Lester 1987FilmSting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruitas Self - Tenor Sax 1986FilmHorn of Plenty 1985FilmSting - Bring on the Nightas Self 1983TVFriday Night Videos 1979TVThis Old Houseas Self 1971TVGreat Performancesas Self