Branford Marsalis
Actor
Born August 26, 1960 in 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.
Filmography
Music by John Williams
Self - Saxophonist / Composer
Rustin
Murders That Matter
Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Self
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Self
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Finding Your Roots
Self
Brooklyn Boheme
Self
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
Self
The Eye of the Storm
Sting: Live In Berlin
Self - Saxophone
Before the Music Dies
Self - Musician
K Street
Self
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
Tenor saxophone
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
Self - saxophone
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Self (uncredited)
3 A.M.
Once in the Life
David S. Ware
Himself
Goosed
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
Self
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
Self
Eve's Bayou
Harry
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Branford Frog (voice)
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Self
To My Daughter With Love
Living Single
Himself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self - Musical Director
Branford Marsalis: Steep
Self - Sax
The Russia House
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Branford Marsalis
Mo' Better Blues
Party Guest
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
Self
Tales from the Crypt
School Daze
Jordan
Throw Momma from the Train
Lester
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
Self - Tenor Sax
Horn of Plenty
Sting - Bring on the Night
Self
Friday Night Videos
This Old House
Self
Great Performances
Self