Branford Marsalis(I)
- Music Department
- Actor
- Composer
Branford Marsalis is the eldest son in the "first family of jazz." Born
August 26, 1960, Marsalis is an established saxophonist and outspoken
iconoclast. He has collaborated with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Art
Blakey, Terence Blanchard, Sting, Guru, Miles Davis, Bruce Hornsby and
brother Wynton. He was the original bandleader for "The Tonight Show
with Jay Leno" for nearly three years until he walked away to return to
his love, jazz music.
