Branford Marsalis

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Filmography

Branford Marsalis 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.

Born

Friday, 26 August 1960

Actor Filmography

Title	Character	Year

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen	Self	2020
United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to the Unsung Heroes	Self	2020
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.	Self	2012
Brooklyn Boheme	Himself	2012
Everyday Sunshine: The Story Of Fishbone	himself	2011
Sting: Live In Berlin	Saxophone	2010
Before the Music Dies	Himself - Musician	2006
Top Chef	Self	2006
Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem	Himself	2004
K Street	Himself	2003

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Actor Filmography

Title	Character	Year

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen	Self	2020
United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to the Unsung Heroes	Self	2020
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.	Self	2012
Brooklyn Boheme	Himself	2012
Everyday Sunshine: The Story Of Fishbone	himself	2011
Sting: Live In Berlin	Saxophone	2010
Before the Music Dies	Himself - Musician	2006
Top Chef	Self	2006
Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem	Himself	2004
K Street	Himself	2003
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration	Himself	2003
Say It Loud: A Celebration of Black Music in America		2001
Eve's Bayou	Harry	1997
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child	Branford Frog	1995
Space Ghost Coast to Coast	Himself	1994
Late Night with Conan O'Brien	Himself - Musical Guest, Himself	1993
Living Single	Himself	1993
Vicki!	Himself	1992
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?	Himself	1991
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air	Duane, Himself	1990
Mo' Better Blues	Party Guest	1990
The Arsenio Hall Show	Himself	1989
School Daze	Jordan	1988
Throw Momma From The Train	Lester	1987
Nightlife	Himself	1986
Bring On The Night	Himself	1985
Friday Night		1983
This Old House	Himself	1979
Great Performances	Self	1971
Sesame Street	Forrest Wimbledon	1969
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood	Himself	1968
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson	Himself - Guest	1962