Artist
Branford Marsalis
saxophonist
New Orleans, United States · b. 1960
Branford Marsalis is a musician from New Orleans, United States, active since 1960. Their discography on Gatefold includes 6 records. They also recorded with Branford Marsalis Trio, The Branford Marsalis Quartet, Buckshot LeFonque and David Murray Quartet.
11
Albums tracked
18
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1960
Since
Biography
American saxophonist (tenor, soprano).
Oldest brother of Wynton Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, and Jason Marsalis. Son of Ellis Marsalis.
Born August 26, 1960 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, USA.
1985 - Partners with Sting; performs at Live Aid
1992 - Wins Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance for album “I Heard You Twice The First Time”; begins working on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” for near 2 years
1993 - Wins Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Performance for “Barcelona Mona” from single with Talk Of The Town
2000 - Wins Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album “Contemporary Jazz (US 2000) (opens in a new tab)”
2002 - Begins own record label as
Bio from Discogs
Branford Marsalis — solo
Their records — most-collected first.
Branford Marsalis Trio
Branford Marsalis under another name — MusicBrainz marks this project eponymous.
The Branford Marsalis Quartet
Branford Marsalis under another name — MusicBrainz marks this project eponymous.
Buckshot LeFonque
A project Branford Marsalis was part of.
David Murray Quartet
A project Branford Marsalis was part of.
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