Branford Marsalis
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 t…
Known For
Tales from the Crypt
Music
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Original Music Composer
Throw Momma from the Train
Lester
Mo' Better Blues
Party Guest
Music by John Williams
Self - Saxophonist / Composer
Rustin
Original Music Composer
Eve's Bayou
Harry
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Original Music Composer
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Filmography
Acting (33)
Movies (23)
Music by John Williams
2024as Self - Saxophonist / Composer
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
2021as Self
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
2020as Self
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
2018as Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
Brooklyn Boheme
2012as Self
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
2011as Himself
Sting: Live In Berlin
2010as Self - Saxophone
Before the Music Dies
2006as Self - Musician
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
2003as Self - saxophone
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
2003as Tenor saxophone
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002as Self (uncredited)
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
1999as Self
David S. Ware
1999as Himself
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
1998as Self
Eve's Bayou
1997as Harry
Branford Marsalis: Steep
1991as Self - Sax
Mo' Better Blues
1990as Party Guest
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
1990as Self
School Daze
1988as Jordan
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
1987as Self - Tenor Sax
Throw Momma from the Train
1987as Lester
Horn of Plenty
1986
Sting - Bring on the Night
1985as Self
Television (10)
Finding Your Roots
2012as Self
K Street
2003as Self
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995as Branford Frog (voice)
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
1994as Self
Living Single
1993as Himself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992as Self - Musical Director
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990as Himself
Friday Night Videos
1983
This Old House
1979as Self
Great Performances
1971as Self
Crew (13)
Movies (12)
Murders That Matter
2023Music
Rustin
2023Original Music Composer
Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre
2021Original Music Composer
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
2020Original Music Composer
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
2017Original Music Composer
The Eye of the Storm
2011Musician
3 A.M.
2001Original Music Composer
Once in the Life
2000Original Music Composer
Goosed
1999Original Music Composer
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
1996Original Music Composer
To My Daughter With Love
1994Original Music Composer
Without a Pass
1992Music
Television (1)
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