Acting · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA · Born August 26, 1960
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.
MovieMusic by John Williams
2024
as Self - Saxophonist / Composer
MovieChadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
2021
as Self
MovieMa Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
2020
as Self
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
2018
as Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
TVFinding Your Roots
2012
as Self
MovieBrooklyn Boheme
2012
as Self
MovieEveryday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
2011
as Self
MovieSting: Live In Berlin
2010
as Self - Saxophone
MovieBefore the Music Dies
2006
as Self - Musician
web62.com InterViews
2005
as Branford Marsalis
TVK Street
2003
as Self
MovieBranford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
2003
as Tenor saxophone
MovieThe Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
2003
as Self - saxophone
MovieAdded Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002
as Self (uncredited)
MovieDavid S. Ware
1999
as Himself
MovieThe Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
1999
as Self
MovieMotown 40: The Music Is Forever
1998
as Self
MovieEve's Bayou
1997
as Harry
TVHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
as Branford Frog (voice)
TVSpace Ghost Coast to Coast
1994
as Self
TVLiving Single
1993
as Himself
TVThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
as Self - Musical Director
MovieBranford Marsalis: Steep
1991
as Self - Sax
TVThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Branford Marsalis
MovieMo' Better Blues
1990
as Party Guest
MovieSpike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
1990
MovieSpike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
1990
as Self
MovieSchool Daze
1988
as Jordan
MovieThrow Momma from the Train
1987
as Lester
MovieSting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
1987
as Self - Tenor Sax
MovieHorn of Plenty
1986
MovieSting - Bring on the Night
1985
as Self
TVFriday Night Videos
1983
TVThis Old House
1979
as Self
TVGreat Performances
1971
as Self
