Branford Marsalis
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Summary
Branford Marsalis was born on August 26, 1960[1], in New Orleans[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], jazz musician[4], saxophonist[5], actor[6], and recording artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,376 views/month, #6,586 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Ellis Marsalis Jr.[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: conductor[12], musician[13]
- Educated at: Berklee College of Music[14], New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)[15]
- Award received: North Carolina Award for Fine Arts[16], Echo Klassik – Classical Music without Borders[17], NEA Jazz Masters[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: jazz[20]
- Record label: Marsalis Music[21], Columbia Records[22]
- Discography: Branford Marsalis discography[23]
- Commons category: Branford Marsalis[24]
- Family name: Marsalis[25]
- Given name: Branford[26]
- Official website: https://branfordmarsalis.com[27]
- Topic's main category: Category:Branford Marsalis[28]
- Instrument: saxophone[29], baritone saxophone[30]
- Described by source: Branford Marsalis' book of life[31], Branford Marsalis and Harry Connick, Jr.[32]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Original Score[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Owner of: Branford Marsalis' book of life[35]
- Start of work period: 1980[36]
- Sibling: Wynton Marsalis[37], Delfeayo Marsalis[38], Jason Marsalis[39]
Product Details
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Type: Person[40]
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Country: US[41]
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Began / founded: 1960-08-26[42]
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Genre(s): hard bop, jazz, post-bop[43]
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Community tags: hard bop, jazz, jazz and blues, post-bop[44]
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MusicBrainz ID: fd9cdeb8-5436-46a7-8e17-4ee900219246[45]
Why It Matters
Branford Marsalis has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Branford Marsalis born?
Branford Marsalis was born in New Orleans[2].
Who were Branford Marsalis's parents?
Branford Marsalis's father was Ellis Marsalis Jr.[9].
What did Branford Marsalis do for work?
Branford Marsalis worked as a composer[3], jazz musician[4], saxophonist[5], actor[6], and recording artist[7].
Where did Branford Marsalis go to school?
Branford Marsalis was educated at Berklee College of Music[14] and New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)[15].
What awards did Branford Marsalis receive?
Honors received include North Carolina Award for Fine Arts[16], Echo Klassik – Classical Music without Borders[17], and NEA Jazz Masters[18].