Branford Marsalis
Acting
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 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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Branford Marsalis
Filmography
Acting (24)
2024
Music by John Williamsas Self - Saxophonist / Composer
8.0
2021
8.0
6.2
2018
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciacas Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
2012
Brooklyn Bohemeas Self
6.8
2011
7.3
2010
Sting: Live In Berlinas Self - Saxophone
7.7
2006
Before the Music Diesas Self - Musician
7.0
2003
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdamas Tenor saxophone
2003
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebrationas Self - saxophone
7.0
2002
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Storyas Self (uncredited)
7.0
1999
David S. Wareas Himself
1999
1998
1997
Eve's Bayouas Harry
6.5
1991
Branford Marsalis: Steepas Self - Sax
1990
Mo' Better Bluesas Party Guest
6.5
1990
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappellaas Self
10.0
1988
School Dazeas Jordan
5.7
1987
Throw Momma from the Trainas Lester
6.2
1987
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruitas Self - Tenor Sax
1986
Horn of Plentyas Cecil
1.0
1985
Sting - Bring on the Nightas Self
7.1
Production & Directing (13)
2023
RustinOriginal Music Composer
6.5
2023
Murders That MatterMusic
2021
Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race MassacreOriginal Music Composer
6.6
2020
Ma Rainey's Black BottomOriginal Music Composer
6.6
2017
The Immortal Life of Henrietta LacksOriginal Music Composer
6.3
2011
The Eye of the StormMusician
4.8
2001
3 A.M.Original Music Composer
5.8
2000
Once in the LifeOriginal Music Composer
4.8
1999
GoosedOriginal Music Composer
3.5
1996
Mr. and Mrs. LovingOriginal Music Composer
6.0
1994
To My Daughter With LoveOriginal Music Composer
7.5
1992
Without a PassMusic
8.0
1990
The Russia HouseMusician
6.1