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)
