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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View The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992Series
5.4
View Great Performances
Great Performances

Great Performances

1971Series
5.8
View This Old House
This Old House

This Old House

1979Series
5.7
View The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

1990Series
7.9
View Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots

Finding Your Roots

2012Series
6.2
View Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

1995Series
6.0
View Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

1994Series
7.8
View Living Single
Living Single

Living Single

1993Series
8.3
View K Street
K Street

K Street

2003Series
4.6
View Music by John Williams
Music by John Williams

Music by John Williams

2024Film
8.1
View Throw Momma from the Train
Throw Momma from the Train

Throw Momma from the Train

1987Film
6.2
View Friday Night Videos
Friday Night Videos

Friday Night Videos

1983Series
8.7