Branford Marsalis

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1960-08-26 (66 years old)

Place of Birth

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Branford Marsalis

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 Marsa...

Production

2023

Rustin

as Original Music Composer

2001

3 A.M.

as Original Music Composer

2011

1992

2020

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

as Original Music Composer

1999

Goosed

as Original Music Composer

2000

Once in the Life

as Original Music Composer

2017

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

as Original Music Composer

2021

Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre

as Original Music Composer

1996

Mr. and Mrs. Loving

as Original Music Composer

1994

To My Daughter With Love

as Original Music Composer

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