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

• 2023Murders That Matter — Music
• 2023Rustin — Original Music Composer
• 2021Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre — Original Music Composer
• 2020Ma Rainey's Black Bottom — Original Music Composer
• 2018Wynton Marsalis Quintet: Jazz in Marciac — Self - Tenor sax, soprano sax
• 2017The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks — Original Music Composer
• 2011The Eye of the Storm — Musician
• web62.com InterViews — Branford Marsalis
• 2003Branford Marsalis: A Love Supreme Live In Amsterdam — Tenor saxophone
• 20013 A.M. — Original Music Composer
• 2000Once in the Life — Original Music Composer
• 1999Goosed — Original Music Composer
• 1997Eve's Bayou — Harry
• 1996Mr. and Mrs. Loving — Original Music Composer
• Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child — Branford Frog (voice)
• 1994To My Daughter With Love — Original Music Composer
• 1992Without a Pass — Music
• 1990Mo' Better Blues — Party Guest
• 1990Spike & Co.: Do It a Cappella
• The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air — Branford Marsalis, Duane
• 1990The Russia House — Musician
• Tales from the Crypt — Music
• 1988School Daze — Jordan
• 1987Throw Momma from the Train — Lester
• 1986Horn of Plenty — Cecil
• Friday Night Videos

Appearances as themselves (23)

• 2024Music by John Williams — Self - Saxophonist / Composer
• 2021Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist — Self
• 2020Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen — Self
• 2012Brooklyn Boheme — Self
• Finding Your Roots — Self
• 2011Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone — Self
• 2010Sting: Live In Berlin — Self - Saxophone
• 2006Before the Music Dies — Self - Musician
• K Street — Self
• 2003The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration — Self - saxophone
• 2002Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story — Self (uncredited)
• 1999David S. Ware — Himself
• 1999The Worlds of Harry Connick Jr. — Self
• 1998Motown 40: The Music Is Forever — Self
• Space Ghost Coast to Coast — Self
• Living Single — Himself
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno — Self - Musical Director
• 1991Branford Marsalis: Steep — Self - Sax
• 1990Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella — Self
• 1987Sting and Gil Evans: Strange Fruit — Self - Tenor Sax
• 1985Sting - Bring on the Night — Self
• This Old House — Self
• Great Performances — Self