Biography and filmography

Branford Marsalis

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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Movies (37)

La música de John Williams

La música de John Williams

2024 · Self - Saxophonist / Composer

Rustin

Rustin

2023 · Original Music Composer

Murders That Matter

Murders That Matter

2023 · Music

Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre

Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre

2021 · Original Music Composer

Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist

Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist

2021 · Self

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

2020 · Self

La madre del blues: Ma Rainey y su legado

La madre del blues: Ma Rainey y su legado

2020 · Original Music Composer

Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac

Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac

2018 · Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax

La vida inmortal de Henrietta Lacks

La vida inmortal de Henrietta Lacks

2017 · Original Music Composer

Brooklyn Boheme

Brooklyn Boheme

2012 · Self

Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

2011 · Self

The Eye of the Storm

The Eye of the Storm

2011 · Musician

Sting: Live In Berlin

Sting: Live In Berlin

2010 · Self - Saxophone

Before the Music Dies

Before the Music Dies

2006 · Self - Musician

Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam

Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam

2003 · Tenor saxophone

The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration

The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration

2003 · Self - saxophone

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story

2002 · Self (uncredited)

3 A.M.

3 A.M.

2001 · Original Music Composer

Once in the Life

Once in the Life

2000 · Original Music Composer

David S. Ware

David S. Ware

1999 · Himself

Goosed

Goosed

1999 · Original Music Composer

The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.

The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.

1999 · Self

Motown 40: The Music Is Forever

Motown 40: The Music Is Forever

1998 · Self

Eve's Bayou

Eve's Bayou

1997 · Harry

Mr. and Mrs. Loving

Mr. and Mrs. Loving

1996 · Original Music Composer

To My Daughter With Love

To My Daughter With Love

1994 · Original Music Composer

Without a Pass

Without a Pass

1992 · Music

Branford Marsalis: Steep

Branford Marsalis: Steep

1991 · Self - Sax

La Casa Rusia

La Casa Rusia

1990 · Musician

Más y mejores blues

Más y mejores blues

1990 · Party Guest

Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella

Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella

1990

Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella

Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella

1990 · Self

School Daze

School Daze

1988 · Jordan

Throw Momma from the Train

Throw Momma from the Train

1987 · Lester

Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit

Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit

1987 · Self - Tenor Sax

Horn of Plenty

Horn of Plenty

1986 · Cecil

Sting - Bring on the Night

Sting - Bring on the Night

1985 · Self

TV shows (12)