Branford Marsalis
Known for: Acting
Born: August 26, 1960
Place of birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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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Filmography
37 movies · 12 TV shows, newest first
8.0
Music by John Williams
2024
6.5
Rustin
2023
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Murders That Matter
2023
6.6
Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre
2021
8.0
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
2021
6.2
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
2020
6.6
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
2020NR
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
2018
6.3
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
2017
6.5
Finding Your Roots
2012
6.8
Brooklyn Boheme
2012
7.3
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
2011
4.8
The Eye of the Storm
2011
7.7
Sting: Live In Berlin
2010
7.0
Before the Music Dies
2006NR
web62.com InterViews
2005
4.9
K Street
2003
NR
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
2003
7.0
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
2003
7.0
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002
5.8
3 A.M.
2001
4.8
Once in the Life
2000
NR
David S. Ware
1999
3.5
Goosed
1999
NR
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
1999
NR
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
1998
6.5
Eve's Bayou
1997
6.0
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
1996
6.3
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
7.8
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
1994
7.5
To My Daughter With Love
1994
8.1
Living Single
1993
5.4
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
19928.0
Without a Pass
1992
NR
Branford Marsalis: Steep
1991
6.1
The Russia House
1990
7.9
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
6.5
Mo' Better Blues
1990
NR
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
1990
10.0
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
1990
8.0
Tales from the Crypt
1989
5.7
School Daze
1988
6.2
Throw Momma from the Train
1987
NR
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
1987
1.0
Horn of Plenty
1986
7.1
Sting - Bring on the Night
1985
8.8
Friday Night Videos
1983
5.7
This Old House
1979
6.1
Great Performances
1971