Branford Marsalis
Known for: 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.
Filmography
Series
Great Performances
Self
1971
Series
This Old House
Self
1979
Series
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self - Musical Director
1992
Series
Finding Your Roots
Self
2012
Series
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Self
1994
Series
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Branford Marsalis
1990
Series
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Duane
1990
Series
Living Single
Himself
1993
Series
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Branford Frog (voice)
1995
Film
Music by John Williams
Self - Saxophonist / Composer
2024
Film
Throw Momma from the Train
Lester
1987
Series
Friday Night Videos
1983
Series
K Street
Self
2003
Film
Mo' Better Blues
Party Guest
1990
Film
Eve's Bayou
Harry
1997
Film
School Daze
Jordan
1988
Film
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Self
2021
Film
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Self (uncredited)
2002
Film
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
Self
2011
Film
Before the Music Dies
Self - Musician
2006
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Branford Marsalis
2005
Film
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
Self
1998
Film
Branford Marsalis: Steep
Self - Sax
1991
Film
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
1990
Film
Sting: Live In Berlin
Self - Saxophone
2010
Film
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Self
2020
Film
Brooklyn Boheme
Self
2012
Film
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
Self
1999
Film
Sting - Bring on the Night
Self
1985
Film
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
Self
1990
Film
David S. Ware
Himself
1999
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
2018
Film
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
Self - saxophone
2003
Film
Horn of Plenty
Cecil
1986
Film
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
Self - Tenor Sax
1987
Film
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
Tenor saxophone
2003