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Acting
Gender
Male
August 26, 1960 (65 years old)
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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
Acting
Music by John Williams
2024
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
2021
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
2020
Finding Your Roots
2012
Eve's Bayou
1997
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
1994
Living Single
1993
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
Mo' Better Blues
1990
School Daze
1988
Throw Momma from the Train
1987
This Old House
1979
Great Performances
1971
