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(34 works)
Great Performances
1971Great Performances
1971
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
Finding Your Roots
2012Finding Your Roots
2012
This Old House
1979This Old House
1979
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
1994Space Ghost Coast to Coast
1994
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
Living Single
1993Living Single
1993
K Street
2003K Street
2003
Friday Night Videos
1983Friday Night Videos
1983
Music by John Williams
2024Music by John Williams
2024
Throw Momma from the Train
1987Throw Momma from the Train
1987
Mo' Better Blues
1990Mo' Better Blues
1990
Eve's Bayou
1997Eve's Bayou
1997
School Daze
1988School Daze
1988
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
1998Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
1998
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
2020Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
2020
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
2021Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
2021
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
2011Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
2011
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
1990Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
1990
Brooklyn Boheme
2012Brooklyn Boheme
2012
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
1999The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
1999
Sting - Bring on the Night
1985Sting - Bring on the Night
1985
Before the Music Dies
2006Before the Music Dies
2006
Branford Marsalis: Steep
1991Branford Marsalis: Steep
1991
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
1987Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
1987
Sting: Live In Berlin
2010Sting: Live In Berlin
2010
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
2003The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
2003
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
1990Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
1990
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
2003Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
2003
Horn of Plenty
1986Horn of Plenty
1986
David S. Ware
1999David S. Ware
1999