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Branford Marsalis
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Born: 1960
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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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 Marsalis are also jazz musicians.
Known For
Finding Your Roots
Self
2012 · US
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Branford Frog (voice)
1995 · US
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Self
1994 · US
Living Single
Himself
1993 · US
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self - Musical Director
1992 · US
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Branford Marsalis
1990 · US
Tales from the Crypt
Music
1989 · US
This Old House
Self
1979 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Finding Your Roots | 2012 | Self |
| Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | 1995 | Branford Frog (voice) |
| Space Ghost Coast to Coast | 1994 | Self |
| Living Single | 1993 | Himself |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1992 | Self - Musical Director |
| The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | 1990 | Branford Marsalis |
| Tales from the Crypt | 1989 | Music |
| This Old House | 1979 | Self |