Born 1960 (age 65) · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Appears in 47 titles

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

Throw Momma from the Train
6.2
Throw Momma from the Train
1987
as Lester
Mo' Better Blues
6.5
Mo' Better Blues
1990
as Party Guest
Eve's Bayou
6.4
Eve's Bayou
1997
as Harry
School Daze
5.7
School Daze
1988
as Jordan
Music by John Williams
8.0
Music by John Williams
2024
as Self - Saxophonist / Composer
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Sting: Live In Berlin
7.7
Sting: Live In Berlin
2010
as Self - Saxophone
Sting - Bring on the Night
7.1
Sting - Bring on the Night
1985
as Self
Brooklyn Boheme
6.8
Brooklyn Boheme
2012
as Self
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
Before the Music Dies
7.0
Before the Music Dies
2006
as Self - Musician
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
7.0
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002
as Self (uncredited)
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
7.0
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
2003
as Self - saxophone
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
10.0
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
1990
as Self
Horn of Plenty
1.0
Horn of Plenty
1986
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
David S. Ware
David S. Ware
1999
as Himself
Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.