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Branford Marsalis
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 Qu…
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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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2024
Music by John Williams
Movie Self - Saxophonist / Composer
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2023
Rustin
Movie Original Music Composer
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2023
Murders That Matter
Movie Music
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2021
Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre
Movie Original Music Composer
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2021
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
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- 2020
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2020
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Movie Original Music Composer
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2018
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
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2017
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
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2012
Finding Your Roots
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2012
Brooklyn Boheme
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2011
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
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2011
The Eye of the Storm
Movie Musician
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2010
Sting: Live In Berlin
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2006
Before the Music Dies
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2005
web62.com InterViews
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2003
K Street
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2003
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
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2003
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
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2002
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
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2001
3 A.M.
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2000
Once in the Life
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1999
David S. Ware
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1999
Goosed
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1999
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
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1998
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
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1997
Eve's Bayou
Movie Harry
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1996
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
Movie Original Music Composer
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1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
TV show Branford Frog (voice)
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1994
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
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1994
To My Daughter With Love
Movie Original Music Composer
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1993
Living Single
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1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
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1992
Without a Pass
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1991
Branford Marsalis: Steep
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1990
The Russia House
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1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
TV show Branford Marsalis
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1990
Mo' Better Blues
Movie Party Guest
- 1990
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1990
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
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