- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 26, 1960
- Place of Birth
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Branford Marsalis
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
movieMusic by John Williams
2024 · Self - Saxophonist / Composer
movieRustin
2023 · Original Music Composer
movieMurders That Matter
2023 · Music
movieTulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre
2021 · Original Music Composer
movieChadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
2021 · Self
movieMa Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
2020 · Self
movieMa Rainey's Black Bottom
2020 · Original Music Composer
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
2018 · Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
movieThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
2017 · Original Music Composer
tvFinding Your Roots
2012 · Self
movieBrooklyn Boheme
2012 · Self
movieEveryday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
2011 · Self
movieThe Eye of the Storm
2011 · Musician
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)
movie3 A.M.
2001 · Original Music Composer
movieOnce in the Life
2000 · Original Music Composer
movieDavid S. Ware
1999 · Himself
movieGoosed
1999 · Original Music Composer
movieThe Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
1999 · Self
movieMotown 40: The Music Is Forever
1998 · Self
movieEve's Bayou
1997 · Harry
movieMr. and Mrs. Loving
1996 · Original Music Composer
tvHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995 · Branford Frog (voice)
tvSpace Ghost Coast to Coast
1994 · Self
movieTo My Daughter With Love
1994 · Original Music Composer
tvLiving Single
1993 · Himself
tvThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992 · Self - Musical Director
Without a Pass
1992 · Music
movieBranford Marsalis: Steep
1991 · Self - Sax
movieThe Russia House
1990 · Musician
tvThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990 · Branford Marsalis, Duane
movieMo' Better Blues
1990 · Party Guest
movieSpike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
1990
movieSpike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
1990 · Self
tvTales from the Crypt
1989 · Music
movieSchool Daze
1988 · Jordan
movieThrow Momma from the Train
1987 · Lester
movieSting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
1987 · Self - Tenor Sax
movieHorn of Plenty
1986
movieSting - Bring on the Night
1985 · Self
tvFriday Night Videos
1983
tvThis Old House
1979 · Self
tvGreat Performances
1971 · Self