Branford Marsalis

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Credits
113 titles

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) Composer, Score Producer, 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") Composer, Score Producer, 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 Composer See fewer
Once in the Life (2000) Composer, Conductor, Music Programmer, Musician (soprano saxophone), Orchestrator Composer, Conductor, Music Programmer, Musician (soprano saxophone), Orchestrator 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) - Composer (music by) Composer (music by) See fewer
Branford Marsalis: The Music Tells You (1992) Self, Composer Self, 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) Party Guest 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) Self, Composer Self, Composer See fewer
School Daze (1988) Da Fella Jordan, Musician, Soundtrack ("Straight & Nappy", "We've Already Said Goodbye (Before We Said Hello)") Da Fella Jordan, Musician, 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) Lester, Writer ("Larry's Song", "The Hallowed Tales of Delfbear") Lester, Writer ("Larry's Song", "The Hallowed Tales of Delfbear") See fewer	$14MM	$7.3MM	$58MM	$58MM
Bring on the Night (1985) Self, Saxophones Self, Saxophones See fewer		$1.1MM	$1.9MM	$1.9MM

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Past Television (22 titles)	Episodes
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 (2 episodes, 2013), Writer ("A Thousand Autumns") (1 episode, 2013) Soundtrack (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) - Saxophone, 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") Saxophone, 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) - Self, Tenor Saxophone, Producer Self, Tenor Saxophone, Producer See fewer
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (2001– ) (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
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–1995) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Director (291 episodes, 1992), Musical Director (291 episodes, 1992) Self - Musical Director (291 episodes, 1992), Musical Director (291 episodes, 1992) See fewer Episode #3.234 (Jan 5, 1995) Season 3, Episode 234 - Self - Musical Director, Musical Director Self - Musical Director, Musical Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	291
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) (TV Series) - Branford Frog (1 episode, 1995) Branford Frog (1 episode, 1995) See fewer The Frog Prince (Apr 16, 1995) Season 1, Episode 6 - Branford Frog (voice) Branford Frog (voice) See fewer	1
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 - Arranger ("Star Spangled Banner"), Performer ("Star Spangled Banner") Arranger ("Star Spangled Banner"), Performer ("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 (1 episode, 1987) Actor (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 (52 titles)
Music by John Williams (2024) Self Self 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 with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (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) - Special Guest: Saxophone 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 / Self - Musical Director (322 episodes, 1992) Self / 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
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
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
Baroque Duet (1992) (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
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 (1 episode, 1991) Self (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 / Self - Guest (2 episodes, 1989) Self / 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
Late Night with David Letterman (1985–1988) (TV Series) - Self - Guest / Self (3 episodes, 1985) Self - Guest / Self (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
History of Jazz (1984– ) (TV Series) - Narrator Narrator See fewer

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Archive Footage (3 titles)
Crafting a Dark Comedy Classic (2007) (Video) - Lester (archive footage) (uncredited) 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