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Branford Marsalis

1960 - Today

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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 and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque. From 1992 to 1995 he led The Tonight Show Band. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Branford Marsalis is the 2,237th most popular musician (down from 2,143rd in 2019), the 12,261st most popular biography from United States (down from 11,276th in 2019) and the 904th most popular American Musician.

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Among MUSICIANS

Among musicians, Branford Marsalis ranks 2,237 out of 3,175Before him are Guy Fletcher, Guy Berryman, Teejan Bai, Chris Frantz, Taiji, and Kamasi Washington. After him are Alla Rakha, Lee Jong-hyun, Dale Crover, Mickey Madden, M. Balamuralikrishna, and Roine Stolt.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1960, Branford Marsalis ranks 545Before him are Tomás Reñones, Oliver Parker, Maria Fricioiu, Kerry Von Erich, Jaak Aab, and Guy Fletcher. After him are Kim Christofte, Valerie Bertinelli, Zurab Azmaiparashvili, Ahmed Shobair, Loren Legarda, and Stéphane Freiss.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Branford Marsalis ranks 12,264 out of 20,380Before him are Cara Williams (1925), David Ruffin (1941), Matt Vogel (1957), Nathaniel P. Banks (1816), Ralph Ince (1887), and Eric Millegan (1974). After him are Janelle Monáe (1985), Brian Kendrick (1979), Paul Klebnikov (1963), Dale Crover (1967), Michael Coats (1946), and Charles Magill Conrad (1804).

Among MUSICIANS In United States

Among musicians born in United States, Branford Marsalis ranks 904Before him are Jimmy DeGrasso (1963), Tom Paxton (1937), Michael Clarke (1946), Tyler Joseph (1988), Chris Frantz (1951), and Kamasi Washington (1981). After him are Dale Crover (1967), Mickey Madden (1979), Josh Klinghoffer (1979), Doug Yule (1947), Danja (1982), and Melody Gardot (1985).