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Branford Marsalis

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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... See full bio »

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Hide HideMusic Department (9 titles)
2004 She Hate Me (musician: score)
 
2001 A Huey P. Newton Story (TV documentary) (musician: soprano saxophone and tenor saxophone)
 
2000 Once in the Life (conductor, music programmer, musician: soprano saxophone, orchestrator)
 
1992-1995 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series) (musical director - 291 episodes)
– Episode #3.234 (1995) (musical director)
– Episode #3.211 (1994) (musical director)
– Episode #3.209 (1994) (musical director)
– Episode #3.196 (1994) (musical director)
– Episode #3.189 (1994) (musical director)
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1992 Malcolm X (musician)
 
1992 Sneakers (musician)
 
1990 The Russia House (featured musician: saxophone solo)
 
1989 Do the Right Thing (musician: tenor and soprano saxophone, The Natural Spiritual Orchestra)
 
1988 School Daze (musician)
 
Show ShowActor (10 titles)
2009 When Weather Changed History (TV series)
– Katrina (2009)
 
2001 The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (TV mini-series)
Host
 
1997 Eve's Bayou
Harry
 
1994 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV series)
Duane
– Stop Will! in the Name of Love (1994) … Duane
 
1991 Sesame Street (TV series)
Forrest Wimbledon
– Episode #23.15 (1991) … Forrest Wimbledon
– Episode #22.89 (1991) … Forrest Wimbledon
 
1991 Without a Pass
Buddy Warren
 
1990 Mo' Better Blues
Party Guest
 
1988 School Daze
Jordan
 
1987 Throw Momma from the Train
Lester
 
1986 Horn of Plenty (TV movie)
Cecil
 
Show ShowComposer (11 titles)
2001 3 A.M.
 
2000 Once in the Life
 
1999 Goosed
 
1997 M'sieurs dames (short)
 
1996 Mr. and Mrs. Loving (TV movie)
 
1994 To My Daughter with Love (TV movie)
 
1993 Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
– As Ye Sow (1993)
 
1992 Branford Marsalis: The Music Tells You (documentary)
 
1992 Black to the Promised Land (documentary)
 
1991 The Color of Love
 
1991 Without a Pass
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (10 titles)
2008 The Great Buck Howard (writer: "Tonite Show with Jay Leno" / performer: "Tonite Show with Jay Leno")
 
2005 Bewitched (writer: "Tonite Tonight Show Theme" - uncredited)
 
2005 Independent Lens (TV series documentary)
– Keeping Time: The Life, Music & Photographs of Milt Hinton (2005) (performer: "Makin' Whopee")
 
1995 Clockers (writer: "Reality Check")
 
1992 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
 
1992 Black to the Promised Land (documentary) (performer: "Three Little Words")
 
1991 Without a Pass (music: "MURDER IN METROPOLIS" / producer: "MURDER IN METROPOLIS")
 
1989 Sea of Love (performer: "LAMENT")
 
1988 School Daze ("We've Already Said Goodbye Before We Said Hello")
 
1987 Throw Momma from the Train (writer: "LARRY'S SONG", "THE HALLOWED TALES OF DELFBEAR")
 
Show ShowSelf (33 titles)
2012 Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (TV series)
Himself
– Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis (2012) … Himself
 
2011 Brooklyn Boheme (documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Angelique Kidjo & Friends: Spirit Rising (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 Sting: Live in Berlin (video documentary)
Themselves
 
2010 Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone (documentary)
Himself
 
2010 The 64th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
 
2009 Top Chef (TV series)
Himself
– Finale Part 2 (2009) … Himself
 
2008 This Old House (TV series documentary)
Himself
– New Orleans Project: Part 4 (2008) … Himself
– New Orleans Project: Part 5 (2008) … Himself
 
1992-2007 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself - Musical Director / Himself
– Episode #15.17 (2007) … Himself
– Episode #11.99 (2003) … Himself
– Episode #3.297 (1995) … Himself
– Episode #3.234 (1995) … Himself - Musical Director
– Episode #3.211 (1994) … Himself - Musical Director
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2006 Before the Music Dies (documentary)
Himself - Musician
 
2004 Keeping Time: The Life, Music & Photography of Milt Hinton (documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 K Street (TV series)
Himself
– Week 2 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration (TV movie)
Himself
 
2002 Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (TV documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1998 Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1996 Howard Stern (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 January 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
1994-1995 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode dated 15 June 1995 (1995) … Himself - Musical Guest
– Episode dated 13 January 1994 (1994) … Himself
 
1994 Space Ghost Coast to Coast (TV series)
Himself
– Gum, Disease (1994) … Himself
 
1994 Living Single (TV series)
Himself
– I Love This Game (1994) … Himself
 
1994 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV series)
Himself
– Sleepless in Bel-Air (1994) … Himself
 
1993 The Best of Disney Music: A Legacy in Song - Part I (TV movie)
Himself
 
1992 Vicki! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.25 (1992) … Himself
 
1992 Branford Marsalis: The Music Tells You (documentary)
Himself
 
1992 Baroque Duet
Himself
 
1991 Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (TV series)
Himself
– The S.A.T. Score Scam (1991) … Himself
 
1991 Victory & Valor: Special Olympics World Games (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1991 Jazz at the Smithsonian: Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (documentary)
Himself
 
1990 Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (TV series)
Himself
– Fathers and Music (1990) … Himself
 
1986-1989 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 November 1989 (1989) … Himself
– Episode dated 5 December 1986 (1986) … Himself
 
1989 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 2 October 1989 (1989) … Himself
– Episode #1.10 (1989) … Himself
 
1985 Bring on the Night (documentary)
Himself
 
1985 Late Night with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 November 1985 (1985) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2005 Making a Mark (video documentary short)
Himself
 

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