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
The Bridge
Face the Music
Live in Berlin
Djin Djin
m²
...As Promised
Brand New Day
Oremi
I Was Brought to My Senses
Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot
Mercury Falling
Joe Cool's Blues
Terence Trent D’Arby’s Vibrator
Watch What You Say
A 40th Anniversary Celebration
Stones in the Road
With the Tenors of Our Time
Collins Mix: The Best Of
Give a Monkey a Brain... And He’ll Swear He’s the Center of the Universe
Three Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Billy the Squid
Fast Life
Last Session
Sneakers: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Album
I Love Your Smile
Inner Child
It’s About Time
Logozo
New Moon Shine
The Soul Cages
The Soul Cages
You Won’t Forget Me
Crazy People Music
Dream Keeper
Renee Rosnes
We Are in Love
Do the Right Thing (Original Score)
Fight the Power
Trio Jeepy
Voodoo
Englishman in New York
Essence
…Nada como el sol: Selecciones especiales en español y portugués
…Nothing Like the Sun
Renaissance
They Dance Alone (Cueca solo)
Uptown
Bring On the Night
Bangs and Crashes
Black Codes (From the Underground)
Good Bait
If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
Lost in the Stars: The Music of Kurt Weill
The Dream of the Blue Turtles
Decoy
Hot House Flowers
Keystone 3
Wynton Marsalis
A Duo Occasion
A Jazz Celebration