Branford Marsalis
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Career:
Acting
Date of birth:1960-08-2665
Place of birth:New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Gender:Male
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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.
Filmography
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- Music by John WilliamsSelf - Saxophonist / Composer2024-11-018.087
- Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an ArtistSelf2021-04-178.014
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to ScreenSelf2020-12-186.217
- Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in MarciacSelf - Tenor sax, soprano sax2018-07-310.00
- Finding Your RootsSelf2012-03-246.419
- Brooklyn BohemeSelf2012-02-276.87
- Everyday Sunshine: The Story of FishboneSelf2011-10-077.34
- Sting: Live In BerlinSelf - Saxophone2010-11-227.710
- Before the Music DiesSelf - Musician2006-11-027.04
- K StreetSelf2003-09-144.99
- The Marsalis Family: A Jazz CelebrationSelf - saxophone2003-01-017.01
- Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts StorySelf (uncredited)2002-02-057.01
- The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.Self1999-01-010.00
- Motown 40: The Music Is ForeverSelf1998-02-150.00
- Eve's BayouHarry1997-11-076.4154
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildBranford Frog (voice)1995-03-126.311
- Living SingleHimself1993-08-298.052
- Branford Marsalis: SteepSelf - Sax1991-01-040.00
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirBranford Marsalis1990-09-107.92,467
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirDuane1990-09-107.92,467
- Mo' Better BluesParty Guest1990-08-036.5261
- Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella1990-05-100.00
- Spike & Co. Do It a-CappellaSelf1990-01-0110.01
- School DazeJordan1988-02-125.7114
- Throw Momma from the TrainLester1987-12-116.2657
- Sting and Gil Evans: Strange FruitSelf - Tenor Sax1987-07-110.00
- Horn of Plenty1986-10-181.01
- Sting - Bring on the NightSelf1985-11-087.18
- Great PerformancesSelf1971-01-286.125