Branford Marsalis
Born: 1960-08-26 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2024
- Music by John Williams as Self - Saxophonist / Composer
2023
- Rustin ... (Original Music Composer)
- Murders That Matter ... (Music)
2021
- Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist as Self
- Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre ... (Original Music Composer)
2020
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom ... (Original Music Composer)
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen as Self
2018
- Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac as Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
2017
- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks ... (Original Music Composer)
2012
- Finding Your Roots as Self
- Brooklyn Boheme as Self
2011
- The Eye of the Storm ... (Musician)
- Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone as Self
2010
- Sting: Live In Berlin as Self - Saxophone
2006
- Before the Music Dies as Self - Musician
2003
- K Street as Self
- Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam as Tenor saxophone
- The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration as Self - saxophone
2002
- Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story as Self (uncredited)
2001
- 3 A.M. ... (Original Music Composer)
2000
- Once in the Life ... (Original Music Composer)
1999
- Goosed ... (Original Music Composer)
- The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr. as Self
- David S. Ware as Himself
1998
- Motown 40: The Music Is Forever as Self
1997
- Eve's Bayou as Harry
1996
- Mr. and Mrs. Loving ... (Original Music Composer)
1995
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as Branford Frog (voice)
1994
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast as Self
- To My Daughter With Love ... (Original Music Composer)
1993
- Living Single as Himself
1992
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as Self - Musical Director
- Without a Pass ... (Music)
1991
- Branford Marsalis: Steep as Self - Sax
1990
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Branford Marsalis
- Mo' Better Blues as Party Guest
- Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella as Self
- Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
1989
- Tales from the Crypt ... (Music)
1988
- School Daze as Jordan
1987
- Throw Momma from the Train as Lester
- Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit as Self - Tenor Sax
1986
1985
- Sting - Bring on the Night as Self
1983
1979
- This Old House as Self
1971
- Great Performances as Self