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Branford Marsalis

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Known For

65 Years Old

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.

Born

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on 26th August 1960

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Great Performances
Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Image
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self - Musical Director
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This Old House
Self
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Duane
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Himself
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Finding Your Roots
Self
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child Image
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Branford Frog (voice)
Living Single Image
Living Single
Himself
Space Ghost Coast to Coast Image
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Self
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Brooklyn Boheme
Self
Sting - Bring on the Night Image
Sting - Bring on the Night
Self
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Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Self
Branford Marsalis: Steep Image
Branford Marsalis: Steep
Self - Sax
K Street Image
K Street
Self
Throw Momma from the Train Image
Throw Momma from the Train
Lester
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Friday Night Videos
Mo' Better Blues Image
Mo' Better Blues
Party Guest
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David S. Ware
Himself
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Eve's Bayou
Harry
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School Daze
Jordan
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Music by John Williams
Self - Saxophonist / Composer
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Sting: Live In Berlin
Self - Saxophone
Before the Music Dies Image
Before the Music Dies
Self - Musician
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Horn of Plenty
Motown 40: The Music is Forever Image
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Self
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story Image
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Self (uncredited)
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone Image
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
Self
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen Image
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Self
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Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
Self
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr. Image
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
Self
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration Image
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
Self - saxophone
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Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
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Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
Tenor saxophone
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit Image
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
Self - Tenor Sax