Branford Marsalis
- Born
- August 26, 1960 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- music_department
- Actor
- Composer
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 · 22 credits
- 2024Music by John Williams · Self (Self - Saxophonist)
- 2024Music by John Williams · Self (Composer)
- 2024Rem · Composer
- 2023Rustin · Composer
- 2022Ellis · Self (Self)
- 2020Ma Rainey's Black Bottom · Composer
- 2011Brooklyn Boheme · Self (Self)
- 2009Branford Marsalis Quartet: Live at the Newport Jazz Fest · Self (Self)
- 2006Before the Music Dies · Self (Self - Musician)
- 20013 A.M. · Composer
- 2000Once in the Life · Composer
- 1999Goosed · Composer
- 1992Black to the Promised Land · Composer
- 1992Branford Marsalis: The Music Tells You · Self (Self)
- 1992Branford Marsalis: The Music Tells You · Composer
- 1991The Color of Love · Composer
- 1991Without a Pass · Composer
- 1991Jazz at the Smithsonian: Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers · Self (Self)
- 1988Branford Marsalis Steep · Composer
- 1988Branford Marsalis Steep · Self (Self)
- 1987Throw Momma from the Train · Actor (Lester)
- 1985Bring on the Night · Self (Self)