- 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.
- IMDb mini biography by: lilfawdy@aol.com
- SpousesTeresa Reese(1985 - 1994) (divorced, 1 child)Nicole(? - present) (1 child)
- ParentsDolores Mary Ferdinand
- RelativesDelfeayo Marsalis(Sibling)Jason Marsalis(Sibling)Mboya Marsalis(Sibling)Ellis Marsalis III(Sibling)Ellis Marsalis Sr.(Grandparent)Florence Marie Marsalis(Grandparent)Jasper Armstrong Marsalis(Niece or Nephew)Yvette Marsalis(Aunt or Uncle)Wynton Marsalis(Sibling)
- Son of Ellis Marsalis.
- Attended the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
- Marsalis is an accomplishment saxaphonist, and has released several jazz albums
- 2007: TV commercial for LouisianaTravel.com.
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