Person

Branford Marsalis

Acting · Born 1960-08-26 · 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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  Great Performances

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  The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

  Self - Musical Director

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  Tales from the Crypt

  Music

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  This Old House

  Self

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  The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

  Branford Marsalis

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  Space Ghost Coast to Coast

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  Living Single

  Himself

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  Finding Your Roots

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  Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

  Branford Frog (voice)

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  Friday Night Videos

  1983

• 2024Music by John WilliamsSelf - Saxophonist / Composer
• 2023RustinOriginal Music Composer
• 2023Murders That MatterMusic
• 2021Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race MassacreOriginal Music Composer
• 2021Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an ArtistSelf
• 2020Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to ScreenSelf
• 2020Ma Rainey's Black BottomOriginal Music Composer
• 2018Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in MarciacSelf - Tenor sax, soprano sax
• 2017The Immortal Life of Henrietta LacksOriginal Music Composer
• 2012Finding Your RootsSelf
• 2012Brooklyn BohemeSelf
• 2011Everyday Sunshine: The Story of FishboneSelf
• 2011The Eye of the StormMusician
• 2010Sting: Live In BerlinSelf - Saxophone
• 2006Before the Music DiesSelf - Musician
• 2005web62.com InterViewsBranford Marsalis
• 2003K StreetSelf
• 2003Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In AmsterdamTenor saxophone
• 2003The Marsalis Family: A Jazz CelebrationSelf - saxophone
• 2002Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts StorySelf (uncredited)
• 20013 A.M.Original Music Composer
• 2000Once in the LifeOriginal Music Composer
• 1999David S. WareHimself
• 1999GoosedOriginal Music Composer
• 1999The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.Self
• 1998Motown 40: The Music Is ForeverSelf
• 1997Eve's BayouHarry
• 1996Mr. and Mrs. LovingOriginal Music Composer
• 1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildBranford Frog (voice)
• 1994Space Ghost Coast to CoastSelf
• 1994To My Daughter With LoveOriginal Music Composer
• 1993Living SingleHimself
• 1992The Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelf - Musical Director
• 1992Without a PassMusic
• 1991Branford Marsalis: SteepSelf - Sax
• 1990The Russia HouseMusician
• 1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirBranford Marsalis
• 1990Mo' Better BluesParty Guest
• 1990Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
• 1990Spike & Co. Do It a-CappellaSelf
• 1989Tales from the CryptMusic
• 1988School DazeJordan
• 1987Throw Momma from the TrainLester
• 1987Sting and Gil Evans: Strange FruitSelf - Tenor Sax
• 1986Horn of PlentyCecil
• 1985Sting - Bring on the NightSelf
• 1983Friday Night Videos
• 1979This Old HouseSelf
• 1971Great PerformancesSelf