Branford Marsalis
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 26, 1960 (age 66)
- Birthplace
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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.
Known For
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Filmography
Music by John Williams
Movie · as Self - Saxophonist / Composer
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Movie · as Self
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Movie · as Self
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
Movie · as Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
Brooklyn Boheme
Movie · as Self
Finding Your Roots
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
Movie · as Self
Sting: Live In Berlin
Movie · as Self - Saxophone
Before the Music Dies
Movie · as Self - Musician
web62.com InterViews
TV · as Branford Marsalis · 1 ep
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
Movie · as Tenor saxophone
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
Movie · as Self - saxophone
K Street
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Movie · as Self (uncredited)
David S. Ware
Movie · as Himself
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
Movie · as Self
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
Movie · as Self
Eve's Bayou
Movie · as Harry
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
TV · as Branford Frog (voice) · 1 ep
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Living Single
TV · as Himself · 1 ep
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV · as Self - Musical Director · 2 eps
Branford Marsalis: Steep
Movie · as Self - Sax
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
Movie · as Self
Mo' Better Blues
Movie · as Party Guest
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
Movie
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
TV · as Branford Marsalis, Duane · 1 ep
School Daze
Movie · as Jordan
Throw Momma from the Train
Movie · as Lester
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
Movie · as Self - Tenor Sax
Horn of Plenty
Movie · as Cecil
Sting - Bring on the Night
Movie · as Self
Friday Night Videos
TV · 44 eps
This Old House
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Great Performances
TV · as Self · 1 ep