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.

Known for

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Music by John Williams

2024 ⭐ 8.0

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Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist

2021 ⭐ 8.0

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

2020 ⭐ 6.2

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Brooklyn Boheme

2012 ⭐ 6.8

Career timeline

2024

Music by John Williams Notable

Self - Saxophonist / Composer · 2024

⭐ 8.0

2021

Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist Notable

Self · 2021

⭐ 8.0

2020

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

Self · 2020

⭐ 6.2

2012

Brooklyn Boheme

Self · 2012

⭐ 6.8

2011

Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone Notable

Self · 2011

⭐ 7.3

2010

Sting: Live In Berlin Notable

Self - Saxophone · 2010

⭐ 7.7

2006

Before the Music Dies Notable

Self - Musician · 2006

⭐ 7.0

2003

Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam

Tenor saxophone · 2003

The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration Notable

Self - saxophone · 2003

⭐ 7.0

2002

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story Notable

Self (uncredited) · 2002

⭐ 7.0

1999

David S. Ware

Himself · 1999

The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.

Self · 1999

1998

Motown 40: The Music Is Forever

Self · 1998

1997

Eve's Bayou

Harry · 1997

⭐ 6.4

1991

Branford Marsalis: Steep

Self - Sax · 1991

1990

Mo' Better Blues

Party Guest · 1990

⭐ 6.5

Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella

1990

Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella Notable

Self · 1990

⭐ 10.0

1988

School Daze

Jordan · 1988

⭐ 5.7

1987

Throw Momma from the Train

Lester · 1987

⭐ 6.2

Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit

Self - Tenor Sax · 1987

1986

Horn of Plenty

1986

⭐ 1.0

1985

Sting - Bring on the Night Notable

Self · 1985

⭐ 7.1

Frequently appears with

John Williams

Self - Composer

Steven Spielberg

Self - Filmmaker

J.J. Abrams

Self - Filmmaker

Emanuel Ax

Self - Pianist

Kate Capshaw

Self - Actor / Wife of St

Danai Gurira

Self

Brian Helgeland

Self

Reginald Hudlin

Self

Aakomon Jones

Self

Woodie King Jr.

Self

Full filmography

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Music by John Williams

2024 ⭐ 8.0

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Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist

2021 ⭐ 8.0

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

2020 ⭐ 6.2

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Brooklyn Boheme

2012 ⭐ 6.8

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Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

2011 ⭐ 7.3

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Sting: Live In Berlin

2010 ⭐ 7.7

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Before the Music Dies

2006 ⭐ 7.0

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Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam

2003

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The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration

2003 ⭐ 7.0

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Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

2002 ⭐ 7.0

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David S. Ware

1999

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The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.

1999

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Motown 40: The Music Is Forever

1998

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Eve's Bayou

1997 ⭐ 6.4

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Branford Marsalis: Steep

1991

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Mo' Better Blues

1990 ⭐ 6.5

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Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella

1990

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Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella

1990 ⭐ 10.0

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School Daze

1988 ⭐ 5.7

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Throw Momma from the Train

1987 ⭐ 6.2