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Saxophonists · b. 1960

Branford Marsalis

American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader

Born: 26 August 1960
New Orleans
Country: United States
Active: 1980–
Record labels: Columbia Records, Marsalis Music
Discography: 16 albums

Biography

Branford Marsalis is a jazz musician who plays saxophone and baritone saxophone. Branford Marsalis was born on 26 August 1960 in New Orleans. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Columbia Records and Marsalis Music. The discography here lists 16 albums, from “Scenes in the City” (1984) to “Rustin (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)” (2023). Honours include Echo Klassik – Classical Music without Borders (2001), North Carolina Award for Fine Arts (2011) and NEA Jazz Masters.

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. From 1992 to 1995 he led The Tonight Show Band.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Scenes in the City 1984

Romances for Saxophone 1986

Royal Garden Blues 1986

Renaissance 1987

Random Abstract 1988

Trio Jeepy 1989

Bloomington 1991

I Heard You Twice the First Time 1992

I Heard You Twice the First Time: Radio Edits 1992

Contemporary Jazz 2000

Creation 2001

American Spectrum 2009

Songs of Mirth and Melancholy 2011

In My Solitude (live at Grace Cathedral) 2014 · Live

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom 2020

Rustin (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) 2023

Also plays on

Albums where Branford Marsalis is credited as a sideman

1984

Decoy — Miles Davis

soprano saxophone

Analysed solos by Branford Marsalis

Gutbucket Steepytenor saxophone · 70 BPM · Db-maj · 03.-04.01.1988
Housed from Edwardtenor saxophone · 127 BPM · F-maj · 03.-04.01.1988
Housed from Edwardtenor saxophone · 122 BPM · F-maj · 03.-04.01.1988
The Nearness of Youtenor saxophone · 37 BPM · D-maj · 03.-04.01.1988
Three Little Wordstenor saxophone · 264 BPM · C-maj · 03.-04.01.1988
U.M.M.G.tenor saxophone · 212 BPM · Db-maj · 03.-04.01.1988

Awards

2001 Echo Klassik – Classical Music without Borders
2011 North Carolina Award for Fine Arts
NEA Jazz Masters

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Branford Marsalis play?

Branford Marsalis is known for playing saxophone and baritone saxophone.

When and where was Branford Marsalis born?

Branford Marsalis was born 26 August 1960 in New Orleans.

What are Branford Marsalis's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Scenes in the City (1984), Romances for Saxophone (1986), Royal Garden Blues (1986), Renaissance (1987) and Random Abstract (1988).

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