Branford Marsalis
Acting
Born: 1960-08-26 in 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
Great Performances
Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self - Musical Director
This Old House
Self
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Branford Marsalis
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Duane
Finding Your Roots
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Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Self
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Branford Frog (voice)
Living Single
Himself
Throw Momma from the Train
Lester
Friday Night Videos
Music by John Williams
Self - Saxophonist / Composer
K Street
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Eve's Bayou
Harry
Mo' Better Blues
Party Guest
School Daze
Jordan
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
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Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
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Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
Before the Music Dies
Self - Musician
Brooklyn Boheme
Self
Branford Marsalis: Steep
Self - Sax
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
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Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Self (uncredited)
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
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David S. Ware
Himself
Sting - Bring on the Night
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Sting: Live In Berlin
Self - Saxophone
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
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Horn of Plenty
Cecil
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
Self - Tenor Sax
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
Self - saxophone
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
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Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
Tenor saxophone