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GRAMMY AWARD winning 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.
In 1992, Branford Marsalis became the leader of the Tonight Show
Band on the newly launched The Tonight Show with
Jay Leno,
after Jay Leno
replaced Johnny Carson. Initially, Marsalis turned down the offer, but later
reconsidered and accepted the position. He brought with him the three other
members of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, who became the Tonight Show
Band's pianist, drummer and bass player, respectively. He left the show in 1995.

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His brothers, Jason Marsalis,
Wynton Marsalis,
and Delfeayo Marsalis, are also jazz musicians.
In 2002, Marsalis founded his own label, Marsalis
Music. Its catalogue includes Claudia Acuña,
Harry Connick Jr.,
Doug Wamble, and Miguel Zenón, in addition to albums by members of the Marsalis
family.
In June 2011, after working together for more than
10 years in a band setting, Branford Marsalis and Joey Calderazzo
released their first duo album, titled Songs of Mirth and Melancholy, on
Branford's label, Marsalis Music. Their first public performance was at the 2011
TD Toronto Jazz Festival.
In 2012, Branford Marsalis released Four
MFs Playin' Tunes on deluxe 180-gram high-definition vinyl, prior to Record
Store Day 2012 on April 21, 2012. This is the first recording of the Branford
Marsalis Quartet with drummer Justin Faulkner, who joined the band in 2009, and
was the first vinyl release from Marsalis Music. The album was named Apple
iTunes Best of 2012 Instrumental Jazz Album of the Year. Marsalis lives in
Durham, North Carolina.
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