Branford Marsalis
Acting
- Born:
- 1960-08-26
- Place of birth:
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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
Filmography
Music by John Williams
Rustin
Murders That Matter
Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Finding Your Roots
Brooklyn Boheme
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
The Eye of the Storm
Sting: Live In Berlin
Before the Music Dies
web62.com InterViews
K Street
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
3 A.M.
Once in the Life
David S. Ware
Goosed
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
Eve's Bayou
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
To My Daughter With Love
Living Single
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Without a Pass
Branford Marsalis: Steep
The Russia House
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Mo' Better Blues
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
Tales from the Crypt
School Daze
Throw Momma from the Train
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
Horn of Plenty
Sting - Bring on the Night
Friday Night Videos
This Old House
Great Performances