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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 23 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 22 in 2024). Branford Marsalis is the 2,251st most popular musician (down from 2,142nd in 2024), the 12,294th most popular biography from United States (down from 11,273rd in 2019) and the 907th most popular American Musician.

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Among MUSICIANS

Among musicians, Branford Marsalis ranks 2,251 out of 3,175. Before 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 596. Before him are Oliver Parker, Maria Fricioiu, Kerry Von Erich, Jaak Aab, Guy Fletcher, and Carsten Bunk. After him are Kim Christofte, Valerie Bertinelli, Igor Liba, Zurab Azmaiparashvili, Ahmed Shobair, and Loren Legarda.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Branford Marsalis ranks 12,297 out of 20,380. Before 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).

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Among MUSICIANS In United States

Among musicians born in United States, Branford Marsalis ranks 907. Before 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).

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