Branford Marsalis
Acting Born Aug 26, 1960 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 24 credits
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.
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Full filmography
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self - Musical Director
- This Old House (1979) as Self
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Branford Marsalis
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Duane
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994) as Self
- Finding Your Roots (2012) as Self
- Living Single (1993) as Himself
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Branford Frog (voice)
- K Street (2003) as Self
- Friday Night Videos (1983)
- Music by John Williams (2024) as Self - Saxophonist / Composer
- Throw Momma from the Train (1987) as Lester
- Eve's Bayou (1997) as Harry
- School Daze (1988) as Jordan
- Mo' Better Blues (1990) as Party Guest
- Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist (2021) as Self
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen (2020) as Self
- Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998) as Self
- Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (2002) as Self (uncredited)
- Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella (1990) as Self
- Before the Music Dies (2006) as Self - Musician
- Sting: Live In Berlin (2010) as Self - Saxophone
- The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr. (1999) as Self