Branford Marsalis
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Summary
Branford Marsalis is a human[1]. He was born in New Orleans[2]. He was born on August 26, 1960[3]. He worked as a composer[4], jazz musician[5], saxophonist[6], actor[7], and recording artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,841 views/month, #6,586 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Branford Marsalis was born in New Orleans[2].
- Branford Marsalis was born on August 26, 1960[3].
- Branford Marsalis's father was Ellis Marsalis Jr.[10].
- Branford Marsalis held citizenship in United States[11].
- English was Branford Marsalis's native language[12].
- Branford Marsalis worked as a composer[4].
- Branford Marsalis's professions included jazz musician[5].
- Branford Marsalis worked as a saxophonist[6].
- Branford Marsalis worked as an actor[7].
- Branford Marsalis's professions included recording artist[8].
- Branford Marsalis worked as a conductor[13].
- Branford Marsalis's education included a stint at Berklee College of Music[14].
- Branford Marsalis was educated at New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)[15].
- Branford Marsalis received the North Carolina Award for Fine Arts[16].
- Branford Marsalis received the Echo Klassik – Classical Music without Borders[17].
- Branford Marsalis received the NEA Jazz Masters[18].
- Branford Marsalis is recorded as male[19].
- Branford Marsalis's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Branford Marsalis's genre is jazz[21].
- Branford Marsalis's record label is recorded as Marsalis Music[22].
- Branford Marsalis's record label is recorded as Columbia Records[23].
- Branford Marsalis's discography is recorded as Branford Marsalis discography[24].
- Branford Marsalis's Commons category is recorded as Branford Marsalis[25].
- Branford Marsalis's family name is recorded as Marsalis[26].
- Branford Marsalis's given name is recorded as Branford[27].
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Origins and Family
Branford Marsalis's place of birth was New Orleans[2]. He was born on August 26, 1960[3]. His father was Ellis Marsalis Jr.[10]. English was his native language[12].
Education
Educated at Berklee College of Music[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1945[30], headquartered in Boston[31] and New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA)[15], an art academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1973[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[4], jazz musician[5], saxophonist[6], actor[7], recording artist[8], and conductor[13].
Recognition
Awards received include North Carolina Award for Fine Arts[16], a science award[35]; Echo Klassik – Classical Music without Borders[17]; and NEA Jazz Masters[18], an award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1982[38].
Why It Matters
Branford Marsalis ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,841 views/month, #6,586 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Branford Marsalis born?
Branford Marsalis's place of birth was New Orleans[2].
Who were Branford Marsalis's parents?
Branford Marsalis's father was Ellis Marsalis Jr.[10].
What did Branford Marsalis do for work?
Branford Marsalis worked as composer[4], jazz musician[5], saxophonist[6], actor[7], and recording artist[8].
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].