Acting
Branford Marsalis
Birth Date
August 26, 1960
(66 years old)
Place of Birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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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.
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Great Performances
Self
1971 • 1 episode
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self - Musical Director
1992 • 2 episodes
This Old House
Self
1979 • 1 episode
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Branford Marsalis
1990 • 1 episode
Finding Your Roots
Self
2012 • 1 episode
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Self
1994 • 1 episode
Living Single
Himself
1993 • 1 episode
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Branford Frog (voice)
1995 • 1 episode
Music by John Williams
Self - Saxophonist / Composer
2024
Throw Momma from the Train
Lester
1987
Friday Night Videos
1983 • 44 episodes
K Street
Self
2003 • 1 episode
Eve's Bayou
Harry
1997
Mo' Better Blues
Party Guest
1990
School Daze
Jordan
1988
Before the Music Dies
Self - Musician
2006
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
1990
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Self
2020
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Self (uncredited)
2002
web62.com InterViews
Branford Marsalis
2005 • 1 episode