| First Name |
Branford
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| Last Name |
Marsalis
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| Full Name at Birth |
Branford Marsalis
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| Birthday |
26th August, 1960
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| Birthplace |
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, USA
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Bald
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| University |
Southern University, Berklee School of Music, New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
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| Occupation Text |
Jazz Musician, Composer, Band Leader
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| Occupation |
Jazz Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
1985 he joined a backing band for rock star Sting (recording the album The Dream of the Blue Turtles) and in 1992 he signed on as bandleader for Jay Leno`s version of The Tonight Show
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Jazz, Post-Bop, Classical
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| Music Genre |
Jazz
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| Year(s) Active |
1980–present
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| Music Style |
Neo-Bop
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| Music Mood |
Earnest
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| Instrument |
Leader
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| Instrument (text) |
Saxophone, Tenor saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Alto Saxophone
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| Record Label |
Marsalis Music, Columbia/SME Records, Columbia, CBS
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| Associated Acts |
Wynton Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Jason Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, Jr., Joey Calderazzo, Eric Revis, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Kenny Kirkland, DJ Premier, Sting, The Tonight Show Band, Kevin Eubanks, Anna Maria Jopek, Harry Connick, Matt Finders, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Guru (rapper), Buckshot LeFonque, Grateful Dead, Dave Matthews Band
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| Brand Endorsement |
(2007) TV commercial for LouisianaTravel.com
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| Official Websites |
http://www.branfordmarsalis.com/, http://www.marsalismusic.com/, http://www.branfordmarsalis.com/, http://www.marsalismusic.com/, www.facebook.com/branfordmarsalis/, http://branfordmarsalis.com
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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.
