
Branford Marsalis
Acting
Born 1960-08-26 · 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 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.
Known for

Throw Momma from the Train
1987 · Movie

Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella
1990 · Movie

Music by John Williams
2024 · Movie

Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
2021 · Movie

Eve's Bayou
1997 · Movie

Mo' Better Blues
1990 · Movie

School Daze
1988 · Movie

Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
2002 · Movie

Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
2011 · Movie

Sting: Live In Berlin
2010 · Movie

Before the Music Dies
2006 · Movie

Sting - Bring on the Night
1985 · Movie

Brooklyn Boheme
2012 · Movie

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
2020 · Movie

The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
2003 · Movie

Horn of Plenty
1986 · Movie

Motown 40: The Music is Forever
1998 · Movie

The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr.
1999 · Movie

Branford Marsalis: Steep
1991 · Movie

Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit
1987 · Movie

Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
1990 · Movie

David S. Ware
1999 · Movie

Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam
2003 · Movie