Branford Marsalis
Acting
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
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movieMusic by John Williams
2024
Self - Saxophonist / Composer
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
2018
Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
movieSting: Live In Berlin
2010
Self - Saxophone
movieBefore the Music Dies
2006
Self - Musician
web62.com InterViews
2005
Branford Marsalis
tvK Street
2003
Self
movieBranford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
2003
Tenor saxophone
movieThe Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
2003
Self - saxophone
movieAdded Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002
Self (uncredited)
movieDavid S. Ware
1999
Himself
movieEve's Bayou
1997
Harry
tvHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
Branford Frog (voice)
tvLiving Single
1993
Himself
tvThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Self - Musical Director
movieBranford Marsalis: Steep
1991
Self - Sax
tvThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
Branford Marsalis / Duane
movieMo' Better Blues
1990
Party Guest
movieSchool Daze
1988
Jordan
movieSting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
1987
Self - Tenor Sax
Sound14
movieRustin
2023
Original Music Composer
movieTulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre
2021
Original Music Composer
movieMa Rainey's Black Bottom
2020
Original Music Composer
movieThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
2017
Original Music Composer
movieThe Eye of the Storm
2011
Musician
movie3 A.M.
2001
Original Music Composer
movieOnce in the Life
2000
Original Music Composer
movieGoosed
1999
Original Music Composer
movieMr. and Mrs. Loving
1996
Original Music Composer
movieTo My Daughter With Love
1994
Original Music Composer
movieThe Russia House
1990
Musician