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Branford Marsalis(I)

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Branford Marsalis
Branford Marsalis is the eldest son in the "first family of jazz." Born August 26, 1960, Marsalis is an established saxophonist and outspoken iconoclast. He has collaborated with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Art Blakey, Terence Blanchard, Sting, Guru, Miles Davis, Bruce Hornsby and brother Wynton. He was the original bandleader for "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" for nearly three years until he walked away to return to his love, jazz music.
BornAugust 26, 1960
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 11 wins & 18 nominations total

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    Known for

    Le Blues de Ma Rainey (2020)
    Le Blues de Ma Rainey
    6.9
    • Music Department
    • 2020
    Balance maman hors du train (1987)
    Balance maman hors du train
    6.3
    • Lester
    • 1987
    Mélodie pour un meurtre (1989)
    Mélodie pour un meurtre
    6.8
    • Soundtrack("Lament")
    • 1989
    Dan Aykroyd, River Phoenix, Robert Redford, David Strathairn, Mary McDonnell, and Sidney Poitier in Les experts (1992)
    Les experts
    7.1
    • Music Department
    • 1992

    Credits

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    Music Department



    • Le Blues de Ma Rainey (2020)
      Le Blues de Ma Rainey
      6.9
      • score producer
      • 2020
    • Harry & Branford: A Duo Occasion
      TV Movie
      • music mixer
      • music performer
      • 2005
    • Anthony Mackie in She Hate Me (2004)
      She Hate Me
      5.3
      • musician: score
      • 2004
    • Branford Marsalis, Jeff 'Tain' Watts, Eric Revis, Joey Calderazzo, and Branford Marsalis Quartet in Branford Marsalis Quartet: Coltrane's a Love Supreme (2003)
      Branford Marsalis Quartet: Coltrane's a Love Supreme
      TV Special
      • tenor saxophone
      • 2003
    • Osuofia in London (2003)
      Osuofia in London
      6.6
      Video
      • composer: stock music (uncredited)
      • 2003
    • A Huey P. Newton Story (2001)
      A Huey P. Newton Story
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • musician: soprano saxophone and tenor saxophone
      • 2001
    • Laurence Fishburne, Annabella Sciorra, Eamonn Walker, and Titus Welliver in Once in the Life (2000)
      Once in the Life
      5.2
      • conductor
      • music programmer
      • musician: soprano saxophone ...
      • 2000
    • Jay Leno in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
      The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
      5.3
      TV Series
      • musical director
      • 1992–1995
    • Malcolm X (1992)
      Malcolm X
      7.7
      • musician: tenor and soprano saxophones, special appearance
      • 1992
    • Dan Aykroyd, River Phoenix, Robert Redford, David Strathairn, Mary McDonnell, and Sidney Poitier in Les experts (1992)
      Les experts
      7.1
      • musician
      • 1992
    • Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer in La maison Russie (1990)
      La maison Russie
      6.1
      • featured musician: saxophone solo
      • 1990
    • Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Joie Lee, and Cynda Williams in Mo' Better Blues (1990)
      Mo' Better Blues
      6.7
      • musician: alto and soprano saxophone
      • 1990
    • Public Enemy: Fight the Power (1989)
      Public Enemy: Fight the Power
      7.2
      Music Video
      • saxophone
      • 1989
    • Spike Lee, Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, John Turturro, Ruby Dee, Giancarlo Esposito, and Bill Nunn in Do the Right Thing (1989)
      Do the Right Thing
      7.9
      • musician: tenor and soprano saxophone, The Natural Spiritual Orchestra
      • 1989
    • Laurence Fishburne, Spike Lee, Giancarlo Esposito, Tisha Campbell, and Kyme in School Daze (1988)
      School Daze
      6.1
      • musician
      • 1988

    Actor



    • The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
      TV Mini Series
      • Host
      • 2001
    • Samuel L. Jackson, Debbi Morgan, and Lynn Whitfield in Le secret du bayou (1997)
      Le secret du bayou
      7.2
      • Harry Delacroix
      • 1997
    • Guru Feat. Chaka Khan: Watch What You Say
      Music Video
      • Branford Marsalis
      • 1995
    • Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995)
      Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Branford Frog (voice)
      • 1995
    • Buckshot LeFonque: Breakfast @ Denny's (1994)
      Buckshot LeFonque: Breakfast @ Denny's
      Music Video
      • Branford Marsalis
      • 1994
    • Queen Latifah, Erika Alexander, Kim Fields, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, Kim Coles, and John Henton in Living Single (1993)
      Living Single
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Branford Marsalis
      • 1994
    • Will Smith in Le prince de Bel-Air (1990)
      Le prince de Bel-Air
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Duane
      • Branford Marsalis
      • 1994
    • Bruce Hornsby feat. Bradford Marsalis: Barcelona Mona
      Music Video
      • Branford Marsalis
      • 1992
    • Without a Pass
      6.2
      • Buddy Warren
      • 1991
    • Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, and Ryan Dillon in 1, rue Sésame (1969)
      1, rue Sésame
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Forrest Wimbledon
      • 1991
    • Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Joie Lee, and Cynda Williams in Mo' Better Blues (1990)
      Mo' Better Blues
      6.7
      • Party Guest
      • 1990
    • Sting in Sting: Englishman in New York (1988)
      Sting: Englishman in New York
      7.3
      Music Video
      • Branford Marsalis (uncredited)
      • 1988
    • Laurence Fishburne, Spike Lee, Giancarlo Esposito, Tisha Campbell, and Kyme in School Daze (1988)
      School Daze
      6.1
      • Da Fella Jordan
      • 1988
    • Balance maman hors du train (1987)
      Balance maman hors du train
      6.3
      • Lester
      • 1987
    • Saturday Night Live (1975)
      Saturday Night Live
      8.0
      TV Series
      • (uncredited)
      • 1987

    Composer



    • Rem (2024)
      Rem
      • Composer
      • 2024
    • Colman Domingo in Bayard Rustin (2023)
      Bayard Rustin
      6.5
      • Composer
      • 2023
    • Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre (2021)
      Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 2021
    • Le Blues de Ma Rainey (2020)
      Le Blues de Ma Rainey
      6.9
      • Composer
      • 2020
    • Oprah Winfrey in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2017)
      The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 2017
    • Taxis pour cible (2001)
      Taxis pour cible
      5.8
      • Composer
      • 2001
    • Laurence Fishburne, Annabella Sciorra, Eamonn Walker, and Titus Welliver in Once in the Life (2000)
      Once in the Life
      5.2
      • Composer
      • 2000
    • Jennifer Tilly in Goosed (1999)
      Goosed
      4.3
      • Composer
      • 1999
    • M'sieurs dames
      Short
      • Composer
      • 1997
    • Mr. and Mrs. Loving (1996)
      Mr. and Mrs. Loving
      7.0
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 1996
    • Ricky Schroder and Ashley Malinger in To My Daughter with Love (1994)
      To My Daughter with Love
      6.8
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 1994
    • Les contes de la crypte (1989)
      Les contes de la crypte
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 1993
    • Black to the Promised Land (1992)
      Black to the Promised Land
      7.4
      • Composer
      • 1992
    • Rabbit Ears: David and Goliath (1992)
      Rabbit Ears: David and Goliath
      3.2
      Video
      • Composer (music by)
      • 1992
    • Branford Marsalis: The Music Tells You
      7.2
      • Composer
      • 1992

    Personal details

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    • Born
      • August 26, 1960
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Spouses
        Teresa Reese1985 - 1994 (divorced, 1 child)
    • Parents
        Dolores Mary Ferdinand
    • Relatives
        Delfeayo Marsalis(Sibling)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 2 Articles
      • 2 Pictorials

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Brother of Wynton Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, and Jason Marsalis.

    FAQ

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    • How old is Branford Marsalis?
      64 years old
    • When was Branford Marsalis born?
      August 26, 1960
    • Where was Branford Marsalis born?
      New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • What is Branford Marsalis known for?
      Throw Momma from the Train, Sea of Love, Sneakers, and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
    • Is Branford Marsalis married?
      Yes, to Nicole. He was married to Teresa Reese from 1985 to 1994.

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