Branford Marsalis
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 26, 1960
- Birthplace
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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
Music by John Williams 2024
as Self - Saxophonist / Composer
Rustin 2023
Original Music Composer
Murders That Matter 2023
Music
Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre 2021
Original Music Composer
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist 2021
as Self
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen 2020
as Self
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom 2020
Original Music Composer
- Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac 2018
as Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2017
Original Music Composer
Brooklyn Boheme 2012
as Self
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone 2011
as Self
The Eye of the Storm 2011
Musician
Sting: Live In Berlin 2010
as Self - Saxophone
Before the Music Dies 2006
as Self - Musician
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam 2003
as Tenor saxophone
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration 2003
as Self - saxophone
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story 2002
as Self (uncredited)
3 A.M. 2001
Original Music Composer
Once in the Life 2000
Original Music Composer
David S. Ware 1999
as Himself
Goosed 1999
Original Music Composer
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr. 1999
as Self
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever 1998
as Self
Eve's Bayou 1997
as Harry
Mr. and Mrs. Loving 1996
Original Music Composer
To My Daughter With Love 1994
Original Music Composer
- Without a Pass
Without a Pass 1992
Music
Branford Marsalis: Steep 1991
as Self - Sax
The Russia House 1990
Musician
Mo' Better Blues 1990
as Party Guest
Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella 1990
Actor
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella 1990
as Self
School Daze 1988
as Jordan
Throw Momma from the Train 1987
as Lester
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit 1987
as Self - Tenor Sax
Horn of Plenty 1986
as Cecil
Sting - Bring on the Night 1985
as Self
Credits from TMDB.