Branford Marsalis
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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
Credits
Music by John Williams (2024)
as Self - Saxophonist / Composer
Throw Momma from the Train (1987)
as Lester
School Daze (1988)
as Jordan
Eve's Bayou (1997)
as Harry
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella (1990)
Actor
Before the Music Dies (2006)
as Self - Musician
Mo' Better Blues (1990)
as Party Guest
Branford Marsalis: Steep (1991)
as Self - Sax
Horn of Plenty (1986)
as Cecil
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998)
as Self
Sting - Bring on the Night (1985)
as Self
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist (2021)
as Self
Sting: Live In Berlin (2010)
as Self - Saxophone
David S. Ware (1999)
as Himself
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen (2020)
as Self
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (2002)
as Self (uncredited)
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac (2018)
as Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella (1990)
as Self
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone (2011)
as Self
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr. (1999)
as Self
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration (2003)
as Self - saxophone
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit (1987)
as Self - Tenor Sax
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam (2003)
as Tenor saxophone
Brooklyn Boheme (2012)
as Self