Branford Marsalis
Acting • Born 1960-08-26
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.
Filmography
34 credits
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Movie • 1998
Self
David S. Ware
Movie • 1999
Himself
Sting: Live In Berlin
Movie • 2010
Self - Saxophone
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
Movie • 2011
Self
Brooklyn Boheme
Movie • 2012
Self
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
Movie • 2003
Tenor saxophone
Throw Momma from the Train
Movie • 1987
Lester
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
Movie • 1999
Self
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Movie • 2002
Self (uncredited)
School Daze
Movie • 1988
Jordan
Eve's Bayou
Movie • 1997
Harry
Music by John Williams
Movie • 2024
Self - Saxophonist / Composer
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
Movie • 1987
Self - Tenor Sax
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
Movie • 2003
Self - saxophone
Sting - Bring on the Night
Movie • 1985
Self
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
Movie • 2018
Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
Branford Marsalis: Steep
Movie • 1991
Self - Sax
Before the Music Dies
Movie • 2006
Self - Musician
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
Movie • 1990
Self
Horn of Plenty
Movie • 1986
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Movie • 2020
Self
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Movie • 2021
Self
Mo' Better Blues
Movie • 1990
Party Guest
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
TV • 1990
Himself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV • 1992
Self - Musical Director
Friday Night Videos
TV • 1983
Finding Your Roots
TV • 2012
Self
Living Single
TV • 1993
Himself
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
TV • 1994
Self
K Street
TV • 2003
Self
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
TV • 1990
Duane
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
TV • 1995
Branford Frog (voice)
This Old House
TV • 1979
Self
Great Performances
TV • 1971
Self