Branford Marsalis

Branford Marsalis

Acting
Born 1960-08-26New 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.

Movies (24)

Throw Momma from the Train
6.2

Throw Momma from the Train

1987Movie6.2
Music by John Williams
8.0

Music by John Williams

2024Movie8.0
Eve's Bayou
6.5

Eve's Bayou

1997Movie6.5
Mo' Better Blues
6.5

Mo' Better Blues

1990Movie6.5
School Daze
5.7

School Daze

1988Movie5.7
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
7.0

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

2002Movie7.0
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella

Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella

1990Movie
Branford Marsalis: Steep

Branford Marsalis: Steep

1991Movie
Before the Music Dies
7.0

Before the Music Dies

2006Movie7.0
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
6.2

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

2020Movie6.2
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
8.0

Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist

2021Movie8.0
Brooklyn Boheme
6.8

Brooklyn Boheme

2012Movie6.8
Horn of Plenty
1.0

Horn of Plenty

1986Movie1.0
Sting - Bring on the Night
7.1

Sting - Bring on the Night

1985Movie7.1
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.

The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.

1999Movie
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
7.3

Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

2011Movie7.3
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever

Motown 40: The Music Is Forever

1998Movie
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
7.0

The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration

2003Movie7.0
David S. Ware

David S. Ware

1999Movie
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
10.0

Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella

1990Movie10.0
Sting: Live In Berlin
7.7

Sting: Live In Berlin

2010Movie7.7
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac

Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac

2018Movie
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit

Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit

1987Movie
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam

Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam

2003Movie

TV Shows (11)

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
5.4

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992Series5.4
Great Performances
6.1

Great Performances

1971Series6.1
This Old House
5.7

This Old House

1979Series5.7
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
7.9

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

1990Series7.9
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
6.3

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

1995Series6.3
Living Single
8.1

Living Single

1993Series8.1
Finding Your Roots
6.5

Finding Your Roots

2012Series6.5
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
7.8

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

1994Series7.8
Friday Night Videos
8.8

Friday Night Videos

1983Series8.8
K Street
4.9

K Street

2003Series4.9
web62.com InterViews

web62.com InterViews

2005Series