Branford Marsalis
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
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
This Old House
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Finding Your Roots
Living Single
All Movies (24)
- Music by John Williams2024 · as Self - Saxophonist / Composer
- Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist2021 · as Self
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen2020 · as Self
- Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac2018 · as Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
- Brooklyn Boheme2012 · as Self
- Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone2011 · as Self
- Sting: Live In Berlin2010 · as Self - Saxophone
- Before the Music Dies2006 · as Self - Musician
- Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam2003 · as Tenor saxophone
- The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration2003 · as Self - saxophone
- Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story2002 · as Self (uncredited)
- David S. Ware1999 · as Himself
- The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.1999 · as Self
- Motown 40: The Music Is Forever1998 · as Self
- Eve's Bayou1997 · as Harry
- Branford Marsalis: Steep1991 · as Self - Sax
- Mo' Better Blues1990 · as Party Guest
- Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella1990
- Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella1990 · as Self
- School Daze1988 · as Jordan
- Throw Momma from the Train1987 · as Lester
- Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit1987 · as Self - Tenor Sax
- Horn of Plenty1986
- Sting - Bring on the Night1985 · as Self
All TV Shows (12)
- Finding Your Roots2012 · as Self
- web62.com InterViews2005 · as Branford Marsalis
- K Street2003 · as Self
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child1995 · as Branford Frog (voice)
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast1994 · as Self
- Living Single1993 · as Himself
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1992 · as Self - Musical Director
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990 · as Branford Marsalis
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990 · as Duane
- Friday Night Videos1983
- This Old House1979 · as Self
- Great Performances1971 · as Self