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Branford Marsalis

Branford Marsalis

Actor · Born 1960-08-26 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) — Branford Marsalis
  2. Throw Momma from the Train (1987) — Lester
  3. Mo' Better Blues (1990) — Party Guest
  4. Eve's Bayou (1997) — Harry
  5. Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994) — Self
  6. School Daze (1988) — Jordan
  7. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) — Self - Musical Director
  8. Music by John Williams (2024) — Self - Saxophonist / Composer
  9. Living Single (1993) — Himself
  10. This Old House (1979) — Self
  11. Great Performances (1971) — Self
  12. Finding Your Roots (2012) — Self
  13. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen (2020) — Self
  14. Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist (2021) — Self
  15. Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) — Branford Frog (voice)
  16. Sting: Live In Berlin (2010) — Self - Saxophone
  17. K Street (2003) — Self
  18. Sting - Bring on the Night (1985) — Self
  19. Brooklyn Boheme (2012) — Self
  20. Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone (2011) — Self
  21. Before the Music Dies (2006) — Self - Musician
  22. Friday Night Videos (1983)
  23. Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (2002) — Self (uncredited)
  24. The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration (2003) — Self - saxophone
  25. Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella (1990) — Self
  26. Horn of Plenty (1986) — Cecil
  27. Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998) — Self
  28. David S. Ware (1999) — Himself
  29. Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam (2003) — Tenor saxophone
  30. The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr. (1999) — Self
  31. Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit (1987) — Self - Tenor Sax
  32. Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac (2018) — Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
  33. Branford Marsalis: Steep (1991) — Self - Sax
  34. Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella (1990)
  35. web62.com InterViews (2005) — Branford Marsalis