Branford Marsalis
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.
Personal Details
Movies (35)
Music by John Williams
as Self - Saxophonist / Composer
2024
Rustin
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2023
Murders That Matter
Music (Sound)
2023
Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2021
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
as Self
2021
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
as Self
2020
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2020
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
as Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
2018
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2017
Brooklyn Boheme
as Self
2012
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
as Himself
2011
The Eye of the Storm
Musician (Sound)
2011
Sting: Live In Berlin
as Self - Saxophone
2010
Before the Music Dies
as Self - Musician
2006
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
as Tenor saxophone
2003
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
as Self - saxophone
2003
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
as Self (uncredited)
2002
3 A.M.
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2001
Once in the Life
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2000
David S. Ware
as Himself
1999
Goosed
Original Music Composer (Sound)
1999
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
as Self
1999
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
as Self
1998
Eve's Bayou
as Harry
1997
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Original Music Composer (Sound)
1996
To My Daughter With Love
Original Music Composer (Sound)
1994
Without a Pass
Music (Sound)
1992
Branford Marsalis: Steep
as Self - Sax
1991
Mo' Better Blues
as Party Guest
1990
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
as Self
1990
School Daze
as Jordan
1988
Throw Momma from the Train
as Lester
1987
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
as Self - Tenor Sax
1987
Horn of Plenty
1986
Sting - Bring on the Night
as Self
1985
TV Shows (11)
Finding Your Roots
as Self
2012
K Street
as Self
2003
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as Branford Frog (voice)
1995
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
as Self
1994
Living Single
as Himself
1993
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as Self - Musical Director
1992
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as Himself
1990
Tales from the Crypt
Music (Sound)
1989
Friday Night Videos
1983
This Old House
as Self
1979
Great Performances
as Self
1971