Branford Marsalis
Known for Acting
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
1987
as Lester
Mo' Better Blues
1990
as Party Guest
Eve's Bayou
1997
as Harry
Music by John Williams
2024
as Self - Saxophonist / Composer
School Daze
1988
as Jordan
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002
as Self (uncredited)
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
2020
as Self
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
2021
as Self
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
1990
as Self
The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
1999
as Self
Sting: Live In Berlin
2010
as Self - Saxophone
Before the Music Dies
2006
as Self - Musician
Brooklyn Boheme
2012
as Self
Sting - Bring on the Night
1985
as Self
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
2011
as Self
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
1998
as Self
Branford Marsalis: Steep
1991
as Self - Sax
Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
1987
as Self - Tenor Sax
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
2003
as Self - saxophone
Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac
2018
as Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax