Branford Marsalis
Acting
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.
TV Shows(10)
Finding Your Roots
Self
2012
K Street
Self
2003
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Branford Frog (voice)
1995
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Self
1994
Living Single
Himself
1993
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self - Musical Director
1992
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Branford Marsalis
1990
Friday Night Videos
1983
This Old House
Self
1979
Great Performances
Self
1971
Movies(24)
Music by John Williams
Self - Saxophonist / Composer
2024
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Self
2021
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Self
2020
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
2018
Brooklyn Boheme
Self
2012
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
Self
2011
Sting: Live In Berlin
Self - Saxophone
2010
Before the Music Dies
Self - Musician
2006
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
Tenor saxophone
2003
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
Self - saxophone
2003
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Self (uncredited)
2002
David S. Ware
Himself
1999
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
Self
1999
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Self
1998
Eve's Bayou
Harry
1997
Branford Marsalis: Steep
Self - Sax
1991
Mo' Better Blues
Party Guest
1990
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
1990
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
Self
1990
School Daze
Jordan
1988
Throw Momma from the Train
Lester
1987
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
Self - Tenor Sax
1987
Horn of Plenty
1986
Sting - Bring on the Night
Self
1985