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Branford Marsalis
Actor, Composer, Additional CreditsBorn August 26, 1960 (65 years)
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
| 2025 | Katrina: Come Hell and High Water (TV Series) · as Self - Saxophonist, Composer, Bandleader |
| 2024 | Music by John Williams · as Self - Saxophonist / Composer |
| 2022 | Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story · as Self |
| 2021 | Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist · as Self |
| 2020 | |
| 2020 | Oscar Peterson: Black + White · as Self |
| 2020 | Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen · as Self - Composer |
| 2012 | Finding Your Roots (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | Brooklyn Boheme · as Self |
| 2011 | PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone · as Self |
| 2010 | Sting: Live in Berlin · as Self - Saxophone |
| 2008 | When Weather Changed History (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | Before the Music Dies · as Self - Musician |
| 2006 | Top Chef (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | Soul Deep (TV Series) · as Self - Saxophonist |
| 2003 | K Street (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story · as Self (uncredited) |
| 2001 | Say It Loud: A Celebration of Black Music in America (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2001 | Jazz (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1999 | |
| 1998 | Motown 40: The Music Is Forever · as Self |
| 1994 | The Howard Stern Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1993 | Space Ghost Coast to Coast (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1993 | The Jon Stewart Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1993 | Living Single (TV Series) · as Himself |
| 1992 | Vicki! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Director |
| 1991 | Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1990 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV Series) · as Branford Marsalis |
| 1989 | The Arsenio Hall Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1985 | Bring on the Night · as Self |
| 1982 | Late Night With David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1979 | This Old House (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1971 | Great Performances (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1968 | Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1966 | The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1952 | Today (TV Series) · as Self - Guest - Jazz Musician |