Branford Marsalis

Branford Marsalis

Actor

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
August 26, 1960

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.

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Branford Marsalis 1
Branford Marsalis 2

Representative Works

Throw Momma from the Train
Throw Momma from the Train
6.2
/ English
The Russia House
The Russia House
6.1
/ English
Music by John Williams
Music by John Williams
8.0
/ English
Mo' Better Blues
Mo' Better Blues
6.5
/ English
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
6.6
/ English
Eve's Bayou
Eve's Bayou
6.5
/ English
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
6.3
/ English
Rustin
Rustin
6.5
/ English
School Daze
School Daze
5.7
/ English
The Eye of the Storm
The Eye of the Storm
4.8
/ English
Once in the Life
Once in the Life
4.8
/ English
Before the Music Dies
Before the Music Dies
7.0
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Throw Momma from the Train
1987Nominee

Best Performance

Throw Momma from the Train

The Russia House
1990Nominee

Best Performance

The Russia House

Music by John Williams
2024Winner

Best Performance

Music by John Williams

Career Highlights

Mo' Better Blues
1990Highlight

Best Performance

Mo' Better Blues

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
2020Highlight

Best Performance

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

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