Branford Marsalis

Branford Marsalis

Known for: Acting

Born: August 25, 1960 in 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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Motown 40: The Music is Forever

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Motown 40: The Music is Forever

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1998 Documentary
David S. Ware

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David S. Ware

Himself

1999 Drama
Sting: Live In Berlin

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Sting: Live In Berlin

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2010 Music
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

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Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

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2011 Documentary
Brooklyn Boheme

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Brooklyn Boheme

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2012 Documentary
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam

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Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam

Tenor saxophone

2003 Drama
Throw Momma from the Train

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Throw Momma from the Train

Lester

1987 Comedy
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.

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The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.

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1998 Documentary
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

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Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

Self (uncredited)

2002 Documentary
School Daze

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School Daze

Jordan

1988 Comedy
Eve's Bayou

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Eve's Bayou

Harry

1997 Drama
Music by John Williams

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Music by John Williams

Self - Saxophonist / Composer

2024 Documentary
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit

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Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit

Self - Tenor Sax

1987 Music
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac

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Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac

Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax

2018 Music
Sting - Bring on the Night

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Sting - Bring on the Night

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1985 Music
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration

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The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration

Self - saxophone

2002 Music
Branford Marsalis: Steep

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Branford Marsalis: Steep

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1991 Music
Before the Music Dies

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Before the Music Dies

Self - Musician

2006 Documentary
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella

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Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella

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1989 Documentary
Horn of Plenty

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Horn of Plenty

1986 Drama
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

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2020 Documentary
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist

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Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist

Self

2021 Documentary
Mo' Better Blues

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Mo' Better Blues

Party Guest

1990 Drama
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Himself

1990 Comedy