Branford Marsalis
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
as Self - Saxophonist / Composer
Music by John Williams
as Self - Saxophonist / Composer
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
as Self
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
as Self
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
as Self
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
as Self
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
as Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
as Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
Brooklyn Boheme
as Self
Brooklyn Boheme
as Self
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
as Self
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
as Self
Sting: Live In Berlin
as Self - Saxophone
Sting: Live In Berlin
as Self - Saxophone
Before the Music Dies
as Self - Musician
Before the Music Dies
as Self - Musician
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
as Tenor saxophone
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
as Tenor saxophone
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
as Self - saxophone
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
as Self - saxophone
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
as Self (uncredited)
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
as Self (uncredited)
David S. Ware
as Himself
David S. Ware
as Himself
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
as Self
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
as Self
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
as Self
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
as Self
Eve's Bayou
as Harry
Eve's Bayou
as Harry
Branford Marsalis: Steep
as Self - Sax
Branford Marsalis: Steep
as Self - Sax
Mo' Better Blues
as Party Guest
Mo' Better Blues
as Party Guest
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
as Self
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
as Self
School Daze
as Jordan
School Daze
as Jordan
Throw Momma from the Train
as Lester
Throw Momma from the Train
as Lester
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
as Self - Tenor Sax
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
as Self - Tenor Sax
Horn of Plenty
as Cecil
Horn of Plenty
as Cecil
Sting - Bring on the Night
as Self
Sting - Bring on the Night
as Self