Person · saxophonist
Branford Marsalis
Albums
36
Members
8
Active
1960–present
Origin
United States
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. Early life : Marsalis was born in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, the son of Dolores (née Ferdinand), a jazz singer and substitute teacher, and Ellis Louis Marsalis, Jr., a pianist and music professor. His brothers Jason Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis III, and Delfeayo Marsalis, and father Ellis are also jazz musicians.
Discography
Scenes in the City
Scenes In The City
Romances for Saxophone
Romances For Saxophone
Royal Garden Blues
Royal Garden Blues
Father & Son
Renaissance
Selections
Random Abstract
Random Abstract
Trio Jeepy
Bloomington
I Heard You Twice the First Time
I Heard You Twice the First Time: Radio Edits
The Music Tells You
Bloomington
Loved Ones
Contemporary Jazz
Creation
Creation
Modern Jazz Archive: Charles Fambrough
The Steep Anthology
The Steep Anthology
Classic
American Spectrum
Songs of Mirth and Melancholy
Songs Of Mirth And Melancholy
In My Solitude (live at Grace Cathedral)
In My Solitude: Live At Grace Cathedral
The Singing
Ulotne
Saxophone Concerto / Bass Drum Concerto
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Rustin (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)
Credits
All rolesInstrument 165Producer 36Liner Notes 9Performer 3Writer 3Programming 2Mix 2Recording 1Engineer 1Mastering 1
I Don't Feel It
I'm Cryin' / I Love Your Smile
In Memory Of Things Yet Seen
In My Solitude: Live At Grace Cathedral
Intersections [1985-2005]
In The Door
I've Lost My Sence Of Humor ... But I'm Retracing My Steps
Jazz At The Smithsonian
Jazz Thing
Jíbaro
JLW
Joey Calderazzo
Jump Start And Jazz • Two Ballets By Wynton Marsalis
Karma
Kenny Kirkland
Killer Joe
Light Fuse Get Away
Live At Montreux And Northsea
Live At The Village Vanguard Club New York 1982
Live From Tokyo Concert 1988
Live In Berlin
Live In Stockholm 861025
Loved Ones
Love Stories
Lovin' You
Madness
Malcolm X: The Original Motion Picture Score
Manhattan Projections
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Marsalis Music Honors Alvin Batiste
Marsalis Music Honors Jimmy Cobb
Marsalis Music Honors Michael Carvin
Melaza
Metamorphosen
Miles
Moments In Time
Monterey Jazz Festival: 40 Legendary Years
Music From Mo' Better Blues
Music Redeems
New Faces
New Moves
New Orleans, New Orleans
No Pain, No Gain
Obsesión
Occasion (Connick On Piano, Vol. 2)
Opening Night
Oshumare
Paradise Is Here
Pontius Pilate's Decision
Presents Total Happiness: Music From The Bill Cosby Show Vol II
Pure Pleasure For The Piano
Random Abstract
Requiem
Robert Hurst Presents: Robert Hurst
Romances For Saxophone
Romare Bearden Revealed
Royal Garden Blues
Scene Of The Crime
Scenes In The City
Selections