Branford Marsalis

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Credits
121 titles

Films in Production (1 title)	Budget	Status
Peven Everett Self Self See fewer	£50K	Post-Prod

Past Film & Video (28 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Rem (2024) Composer Composer See fewer	$40K
Rustin (2023) Composer, Writer: "The Knowing" Composer, Writer: "The Knowing" See fewer
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020) Score Producer, Composer, Arranger: "Deep Moaning Blues", "Hear Me Talking To You", "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom", "Those Dogs Of Mine", Producer: "Deep Moaning Blues", "Hear Me Talking To You", "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom", "Those Dogs Of Mine", "Doctor Jazz", "Baby Let Me Have It All", Writer: "Baby Let Me Have It All" Score Producer, Composer, Arranger: "Deep Moaning Blues", "Hear Me Talking To You", "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom", "Those Dogs Of Mine", Producer: "Deep Moaning Blues", "Hear Me Talking To You", "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom", "Those Dogs Of Mine", "Doctor Jazz", "Baby Let Me Have It All", Writer: "Baby Let Me Have It All" See fewer
The Great Buck Howard (2008) Performer: "Tonite Show With Jay Leno", Writer: "Tonite Show With Jay Leno" Performer: "Tonite Show With Jay Leno", Writer: "Tonite Show With Jay Leno" See fewer		$115K	$751K	$901K
Bewitched (2005) Writer: "Tonite" ('The Tonight Show' Theme) (uncredited) Writer: "Tonite" ('The Tonight Show' Theme) (uncredited) See fewer	$85MM	$20MM	$63MM	$131MM
She Hate Me (2004) Musician: Score Musician: Score See fewer	$8MM	$55K	$366K	$1.5MM
Osuofia in London (2003) (Video) - Composer: Stock Music (uncredited) Composer: Stock Music (uncredited) See fewer
3 A.M. (2001) Composer, Original Music Composer Composer, Original Music Composer See fewer
Once in the Life (2000) Conductor, Music Programmer, Musician: Soprano Saxophone, Orchestrator, Composer Conductor, Music Programmer, Musician: Soprano Saxophone, Orchestrator, Composer See fewer		$28K	$55K	$55K
Goosed (1999) Composer Composer See fewer	$2.3MM
M'sieurs dames (1997) (Short) - Composer Composer See fewer
Eve's Bayou (1997) Harry Delacroix Harry Delacroix See fewer	$6MM	$3.3MM	$15MM	$15MM
Clockers (1995) Writer: "Reality Check" Writer: "Reality Check" See fewer	$25MM	$4.5MM	$13MM	$13MM
Black to the Promised Land (1992) Composer, Performer: "Three Little Words" Composer, Performer: "Three Little Words" See fewer
Malcolm X (1992) Musician: Tenor And Soprano Saxophones, Special Appearance Musician: Tenor And Soprano Saxophones, Special Appearance See fewer	$33MM	$9.9MM	$48MM	$48MM
Sneakers (1992) Musician Musician See fewer	$23MM	$10MM	$51MM	$105MM
Rabbit Ears: David and Goliath (1992) (Video) - Music By Music By See fewer
Branford Marsalis: The Music Tells You (1992) Composer Composer See fewer
The Color of Love (1991) Composer Composer See fewer	$400K
Without a Pass (1991) Buddy Warren, Composer, Music: "MURDER IN METROPOLIS", Producer: "MURDER IN METROPOLIS" Buddy Warren, Composer, Music: "MURDER IN METROPOLIS", Producer: "MURDER IN METROPOLIS" See fewer
The Russia House (1990) Featured Musician: Saxophone Solo Featured Musician: Saxophone Solo See fewer	$22MM	$4.4MM	$23MM	$23MM
Mo' Better Blues (1990) Musician: Alto And Soprano Saxophone, Party Guest Musician: Alto And Soprano Saxophone, Party Guest See fewer	$10MM	$4.4MM	$16MM	$16MM
Sea of Love (1989) Performer: "Lament" Performer: "Lament" See fewer	$19MM	$10MM	$59MM	$111MM
Do the Right Thing (1989) Musician: Tenor And Soprano Saxophone, The Natural Spiritual Orchestra Musician: Tenor And Soprano Saxophone, The Natural Spiritual Orchestra See fewer	$6.5MM	$3.6MM	$28MM	$37MM
Branford Marsalis Steep (1988) Composer Composer See fewer
School Daze (1988) Musician, Da Fella Jordan, Soundtrack ("Straight & Nappy", "We've Already Said Goodbye (Before We Said Hello)") Musician, Da Fella Jordan, Soundtrack ("Straight & Nappy", "We've Already Said Goodbye (Before We Said Hello)") See fewer	$6.5MM	$1.8MM	$15MM	$15MM
Throw Momma from the Train (1987) Musician: Saxophone (uncredited), Lester, Writer: "Larry's Song", "The Hallowed Tales Of Delfbear" Musician: Saxophone (uncredited), Lester, Writer: "Larry's Song", "The Hallowed Tales Of Delfbear" See fewer	$14MM	$7.3MM	$58MM	$58MM
Bring on the Night (1985) Saxophones Saxophones See fewer		$1.1MM	$1.9MM	$1.9MM

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Past Television (23 titles)	Episodes
Jazzopen Stuttgart (2023) (TV Series) - Actor (1 episode, 2023) Actor (1 episode, 2023) See fewer 2023 (2023) Actor Actor See fewer	1
Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre (2021) (TV Movie) - Composer Composer See fewer
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2017) (TV Movie) - Composer Composer See fewer
The Mark of Beauty (2013) (TV Series) - Soundtrack ("Maria") (2 episodes, 2013), Writer: "A Thousand Autumns" (1 episode, 2013) Soundtrack ("Maria") (2 episodes, 2013), Writer: "A Thousand Autumns" (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Ryokucha (Jun 7, 2013) Season 1, Episode 275 - Soundtrack ("Maria") Soundtrack ("Maria") See fewer Sakura (Apr 5, 2013) Season 1, Episode 269 - Soundtrack ("Maria"), Writer: "A Thousand Autumns" Soundtrack ("Maria"), Writer: "A Thousand Autumns" See fewer	2
Idool 2007 (2007) (TV Series) - Writer: "Another Day" (1 episode, 2007) Writer: "Another Day" (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Kleine Liveshow 3 - De Meisjes 2 (Mar 23, 2007) Season 3, Episode 9 - Writer: "Another Day" Writer: "Another Day" See fewer	1
Harry & Branford: A Duo Occasion (2005) (TV Movie) - Music Mixer, Music Performer, Executive Producer, Performer: "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "Brown Worlds", "Occasion", "Valentine's Day", "Good To Be Home", "Virgoid", "I LIke Love More", "Spot", "Steve Lacy", "Light The Way", "Chanson Du Vieux Carre", Writer: "Occasion", "Steve Lacy" Music Mixer, Music Performer, Executive Producer, Performer: "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "Brown Worlds", "Occasion", "Valentine's Day", "Good To Be Home", "Virgoid", "I LIke Love More", "Spot", "Steve Lacy", "Light The Way", "Chanson Du Vieux Carre", Writer: "Occasion", "Steve Lacy" See fewer
Idols (2005) (TV Series) - Writer: "Another Day" (1 episode, 2005) Writer: "Another Day" (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Workshop #3 (Dec 17, 2005) Season 3, Episode 9 - Writer: "Another Day" Writer: "Another Day" See fewer	1
Independent Lens (2005) (TV Series) - Performer: "Makin' Whopee" (1 episode, 2005) Performer: "Makin' Whopee" (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Keeping Time: The Life, Music & Photographs of Milt Hinton (Apr 12, 2005) Season 6, Episode 19 - Performer: "Makin' Whopee" Performer: "Makin' Whopee" See fewer	1
Idool 2004 (2004) (TV Series) - Writer: "Another Day" (1 episode, 2004) Writer: "Another Day" (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Kleine Liveshow 2 (Sep 26, 2004) Season 2, Episode 7 - Writer: "Another Day" Writer: "Another Day" See fewer	1
Branford Marsalis Quartet: Coltrane's a Love Supreme (2003) (TV Special) - Tenor Saxophone, Producer Tenor Saxophone, Producer See fewer
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (TV Mini-series) - Host Host See fewer
A Huey P. Newton Story (2001) (TV Movie) - Musician: Soprano Saxophone And Tenor Saxophone Musician: Soprano Saxophone And Tenor Saxophone See fewer
Mr. and Mrs. Loving (1996) (TV Movie) - Composer Composer See fewer
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) (TV Series) - Branford Frog (voice) (1 episode, 1995) Branford Frog (voice) (1 episode, 1995) See fewer The Frog Prince (Apr 16, 1995) Season 1, Episode 6 - Branford Frog (voice) Branford Frog (voice) See fewer	1
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–1995) (TV Series) - Musical Director (291 episodes, 1992), Writer: "Tonite" (uncredited) Musical Director (291 episodes, 1992), Writer: "Tonite" (uncredited) See fewer Episode #3.234 (Jan 5, 1995) Season 3, Episode 234 - Musical Director Musical Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	291
Baseball (1994) (TV Mini-series) - Performer: "Star Spangled Banner" (2 episodes, 1994), Arranger: "Star Spangled Banner" (1 episode, 1994) Performer: "Star Spangled Banner" (2 episodes, 1994), Arranger: "Star Spangled Banner" (1 episode, 1994) See fewer Home (Sep 28, 1994) Season 1, Episode 9 - Performer: "Star Spangled Banner", Arranger: "Star Spangled Banner" Performer: "Star Spangled Banner", Arranger: "Star Spangled Banner" See fewer Our Game (Sep 18, 1994) Season 1, Episode 1 - Performer: "Star Spangled Banner" Performer: "Star Spangled Banner" See fewer	2
Living Single (1994) (TV Series) - Branford Marsalis (1 episode, 1994) Branford Marsalis (1 episode, 1994) See fewer I Love This Game (Sep 8, 1994) Season 2, Episode 2 - Branford Marsalis Branford Marsalis See fewer	1
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1994) (TV Series) - Duane / Branford Marsalis (2 episodes, 1994) Duane / Branford Marsalis (2 episodes, 1994) See fewer Stop Will! In the Name of Love (Feb 14, 1994) Season 4, Episode 18 - Duane Duane See fewer Sleepless in Bel-Air (Jan 3, 1994) Season 4, Episode 14 - Branford Marsalis Branford Marsalis See fewer	2
To My Daughter with Love (1994) (TV Movie) - Composer Composer See fewer
Tales from the Crypt (1993) (TV Series) - Composer (1 episode, 1993) Composer (1 episode, 1993) See fewer As Ye Sow (Oct 2, 1993) Season 5, Episode 2 - Composer Composer See fewer	1
Sesame Street (1991) (TV Series) - Forrest Wimbledon (2 episodes, 1991) Forrest Wimbledon (2 episodes, 1991) See fewer Oscar's Brother Ernest Visits (Dec 6, 1991) Season 23, Episode 19 - Forrest Wimbledon Forrest Wimbledon See fewer Episode #22.89 (Mar 14, 1991) Season 22, Episode 89 - Forrest Wimbledon Forrest Wimbledon See fewer	2
Saturday Night Live (1987) (TV Series) - Actor (uncredited) (1 episode, 1987) Actor (uncredited) (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Steve Martin/Sting (Oct 17, 1987) Season 13, Episode 1 - Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited) See fewer	1
Horn of Plenty (1986) (TV Short) - Cecil Cecil See fewer

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Self (58 titles)
Katrina: Come Hell and High Water (2025) (TV Mini-series) - Self - Saxophonist, Composer, Bandleader (1 episode, 2025) Self - Saxophonist, Composer, Bandleader (1 episode, 2025) See fewer God Takes Care Of Fools & Babies (Aug 27, 2025) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self - Saxophonist, Composer, Bandleader Self - Saxophonist, Composer, Bandleader See fewer
Music by John Williams (2024) Self - Saxophonist / Self - Composer Self - Saxophonist / Self - Composer See fewer
Ellis (2022) Self Self See fewer
Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story (2022) Self Self See fewer
Oscar Peterson: Black + White (2020) Self Self See fewer
United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to the Unsung Heroes (2020) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton (2015) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2015) Self (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Episode dated 24 August 2015 (Aug 24, 2015) Self Self See fewer
Marsalis Brothers: Sunshine by the Stars (2013) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Finding Your Roots (2012) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2012) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2012) See fewer Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis (Mar 25, 2012) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Angelique Kidjo & Friends: Spirit Rising (2011) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Brooklyn Boheme (2011) Self Self See fewer
Sting: Live in Berlin (2010) (TV Special) - Self - Special Guest: Saxophone Self - Special Guest: Saxophone See fewer
Curtain Up for Victory: Inside the Stage Door Canteen (2010) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone (2010) Self Self See fewer
Branford Marsalis Quartet: Jazz sous les pommiers (2009) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Branford Marsalis Quartet: Live at the Newport Jazz Fest (2009) Self Self See fewer
Top Chef (2009) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2009) Self (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Finale Part 2 (Feb 25, 2009) Season 5, Episode 14 - Self Self See fewer
When Weather Changed History (2009) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2009) Self (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Katrina (Jan 12, 2009) Season 2, Episode 10 - Self Self See fewer
Warren Haynes Presents: The 2006 Benefit Concert (2008) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
This Old House (2008) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2008) Self (2 episodes, 2008) See fewer New Orleans Project: Part 5 (Feb 2008) Season 29, Episode 21 - Self Self See fewer New Orleans Project: Part 4 (Feb 2008) Season 29, Episode 20 - Self Self See fewer
Shake the Devil Off (2007) Self Self See fewer
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–2007) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Director (322 episodes, 1992) Self - Musical Director (322 episodes, 1992) See fewer Episode #15.17 (Jan 24, 2007) Season 15, Episode 17 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (2006) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2006) Self (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Telethon 2006 (Sep 4, 2006) Season 1, Episode 41 - Self Self See fewer
Before the Music Dies (2006) Self - Musician Self - Musician See fewer
Harry & Branford: A Duo Occasion (2005) (TV Movie) - Self - Saxophone Self - Saxophone See fewer
Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music (2005) (TV Series) - Self - Saxophonist (1 episode, 2005) Self - Saxophonist (1 episode, 2005) See fewer The Birth of Soul (May 7, 2005) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self - Saxophonist Self - Saxophonist See fewer
Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem (2004) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Branford Marsalis Quartet: Coltrane's a Love Supreme (2003) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
K Street (2003) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2003) Self (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Week 2 (Sep 21, 2003) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
Keeping Time: The Life, Music & Photography of Milt Hinton (2003) Self Self See fewer
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration (2003) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story (2002) (TV Movie) - Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited) See fewer
Say It Loud: A Celebration of Black Music in America (2001) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2001) Self (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Pursuing the Dream (Oct 8, 2001) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
Jazz (2001) (TV Mini-series) - Self (4 episodes, 2001) Self (4 episodes, 2001) See fewer A Masterpiece by Midnight: 1960 to the Present (Jan 31, 2001) Season 1, Episode 10 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Howard Stern (1996) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1996) Self (1 episode, 1996) See fewer Episode dated 8 January 1996 (Jan 8, 1996) Self Self See fewer
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1994–1995) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest / Self - Guest (2 episodes, 1994) Self - Musical Guest / Self - Guest (2 episodes, 1994) See fewer Teri Garr/Sherry Stringfield/Branford Marsalis (Jun 15, 1995) Season 2, Episode 179 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer Branford Marsalis/Lisa McRee/James (Jan 13, 1994) Season 1, Episode 83 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
The Jon Stewart Show (1995) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1995) Self (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Episode dated 12 June 1995 (Jun 12, 1995) Self Self See fewer
Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1994) Self (1 episode, 1994) See fewer Gum, Disease (Nov 11, 1994) Season 1, Episode 10 - Self Self See fewer
Daisy Fuentes (1994) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1994) Self (1 episode, 1994) See fewer Episode #1.33 (Sep 10, 1994) Season 1, Episode 33 - Self Self See fewer
The Best of Disney Music: A Legacy in Song - Part I (1993) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Vicki! (1992) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1992) Self (1 episode, 1992) See fewer Episode #1.25 (Oct 2, 1992) Season 1, Episode 25 - Self Self See fewer
Branford Marsalis: The Music Tells You (1992) Self Self See fewer
Baroque Duet (1992) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Jazz at the Smithsonian: Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (1991) Self Self See fewer
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (1991) (TV Series) - Self (uncredited) (1 episode, 1991) Self (uncredited) (1 episode, 1991) See fewer The S.A.T. Score Scam (Oct 21, 1991) Season 1, Episode 16 - Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited) See fewer
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1991) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1991) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1991) See fewer Jay Leno (guest host), Corbin Bernsen, Fran Drescher, Branford Marsalis, Henry Alford (Oct 1, 1991) Season 29, Episode 183 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Victory & Valor: Special Olympics World Games (1991) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1990) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1990) Self (1 episode, 1990) See fewer 1621: Fathers and Music (Jul 30, 1990) Season 20, Episode 11 - Self Self See fewer
Great Performances (1990) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1990) Self (1 episode, 1990) See fewer Spike & Co.: Do It Acapella (May 10, 1990) Season 19, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
Ebony/Jet Showcase (1986–1989) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1986) Self (2 episodes, 1986) See fewer Episode dated 17 November 1989 (Nov 17, 1989) Self Self See fewer Episode dated 5 December 1986 (Dec 5, 1986) Self Self See fewer
The Arsenio Hall Show (1989) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 1989) Self - Guest (2 episodes, 1989) See fewer Episode #2.16 (Oct 2, 1989) Season 2, Episode 16 - Self Self See fewer Episode #1.10 (Jan 16, 1989) Season 1, Episode 10 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Branford Marsalis Steep (1988) Self Self See fewer
Late Night with David Letterman (1985–1988) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (3 episodes, 1985) Self - Guest (3 episodes, 1985) See fewer Episode dated 7 October 1988 (Oct 7, 1988) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Today (1986–1987) (TV Series) - Self - Musician / Self - Guest - Jazz Musician (2 episodes, 1986) Self - Musician / Self - Guest - Jazz Musician (2 episodes, 1986) See fewer Episode dated 25 December 1987 (Dec 25, 1987) Self - Musician Self - Musician See fewer Episode dated 3 June 1986 (Jun 3, 1986) Self - Guest - Jazz Musician Self - Guest - Jazz Musician See fewer
Nightlife (1986) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1986) Self (1 episode, 1986) See fewer Episode #1.20 (Oct 3, 1986) Season 1, Episode 20 - Self Self See fewer
Bring on the Night (1985) Self Self See fewer
History of Jazz (TV Series) - Self - Narrator Self - Narrator See fewer

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Archive Footage (3 titles)
Crafting a Dark Comedy Classic (2007) (Video) - Self - Lester (archive footage) (uncredited) Self - Lester (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer
Making a Mark (2005) (Video) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
1985: The Year in Rock (1985) (TV Movie) - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Other (8 titles)
Guru Feat. Chaka Khan: Watch What You Say (1995) (Music Video) - Branford Marsalis Branford Marsalis See fewer
Buckshot LeFonque: Breakfast @ Denny's (1994) (Music Video) - Branford Marsalis Branford Marsalis See fewer
Bruce Hornsby feat. Bradford Marsalis: Barcelona Mona (1992) (Music Video) - Branford Marsalis Branford Marsalis See fewer
Public Enemy: Fight the Power (1989) (Music Video) - Saxophone Saxophone See fewer
Sting: Englishman in New York (1988) (Music Video) - Branford Marsalis (uncredited) Branford Marsalis (uncredited) See fewer
Branford Marsalis: Royal Gardens (1986) (Music Video) - Branford Marsalis Branford Marsalis See fewer
Sting: Fortress Around Your Heart (1985) (Music Video) - Musician Musician See fewer
Sting: If You Love Somebody Set Them Free (1985) (Music Video) - Branford Marsalis Branford Marsalis See fewer