Branford Marsalis

Acting·Aug 26, 1960·New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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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.

Film	Credit
Music by John Williams2024 · Self - Saxophonist / Composer	Self - Saxophonist / Composer
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist2021 · Self	Self
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen2020 · Self	Self
WWynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac2018 · Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax	Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
Brooklyn Boheme2012 · Self	Self
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone2011 · Self	Self
Sting: Live In Berlin2010 · Self - Saxophone	Self - Saxophone
Before the Music Dies2006 · Self - Musician	Self - Musician
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam2003 · Tenor saxophone	Tenor saxophone
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration2003 · Self - saxophone	Self - saxophone
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story2002 · Self (uncredited)	Self (uncredited)
David S. Ware1999 · Himself	Himself
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.1999 · Self	Self
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever1998 · Self	Self
Eve's Bayou1997 · Harry	Harry
Branford Marsalis: Steep1991 · Self - Sax	Self - Sax
Mo' Better Blues1990 · Party Guest	Party Guest
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella1990 · Actor	Actor
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella1990 · Self	Self
School Daze1988 · Jordan	Jordan
Throw Momma from the Train1987 · Lester	Lester
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit1987 · Self - Tenor Sax	Self - Tenor Sax
Horn of Plenty1986 · Cecil	Cecil
Sting - Bring on the Night1985 · Self	Self