MUSICIAN
Branford Marsalis
1960 - Today

Branford Marsalis
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 3,175. 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.
Most Popular Musicians in Wikipedia
Go to all RankingsGuy Fletcher
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.27
Rank: 2,231
Guy Berryman
1978 - Present
HPI: 50.27
Rank: 2,232
Teejan Bai
1956 - Present
HPI: 50.26
Rank: 2,233
Chris Frantz
1951 - Present
HPI: 50.26
Rank: 2,234
Taiji
1966 - 2011
HPI: 50.25
Rank: 2,235
Kamasi Washington
1981 - Present
HPI: 50.24
Rank: 2,236
Branford Marsalis
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.23
Rank: 2,237
Alla Rakha
1919 - 2000
HPI: 50.22
Rank: 2,238
Lee Jong-hyun
1990 - Present
HPI: 50.22
Rank: 2,239
Dale Crover
1967 - Present
HPI: 50.22
Rank: 2,240
Mickey Madden
1979 - Present
HPI: 50.21
Rank: 2,241
M. Balamuralikrishna
1930 - 2016
HPI: 50.21
Rank: 2,242
Roine Stolt
1956 - Present
HPI: 50.20
Rank: 2,243
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1960, Branford Marsalis ranks 545. Before 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.
Others Born in 1960
Go to all RankingsTomás Reñones
SOCCER PLAYER
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.36
Rank: 539
Oliver Parker
FILM DIRECTOR
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.34
Rank: 540
Maria Fricioiu
ATHLETE
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.34
Rank: 541
Kerry Von Erich
WRESTLER
1960 - 1993
HPI: 50.32
Rank: 542
Jaak Aab
POLITICIAN
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.28
Rank: 543
Guy Fletcher
MUSICIAN
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.27
Rank: 544
Branford Marsalis
MUSICIAN
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.23
Rank: 545
Kim Christofte
SOCCER PLAYER
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.22
Rank: 546
Valerie Bertinelli
ACTOR
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.21
Rank: 547
Zurab Azmaiparashvili
CHESS PLAYER
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.19
Rank: 548
Ahmed Shobair
SOCCER PLAYER
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.18
Rank: 549
Loren Legarda
POLITICIAN
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.18
Rank: 550
Stéphane Freiss
ACTOR
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.16
Rank: 551
In United States
Among people born in United States, Branford Marsalis ranks 12,264 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).
Others born in United States
Go to all RankingsCara Williams
ACTOR
1925 - 2021
HPI: 50.23
Rank: 12,258
David Ruffin
SINGER
1941 - 1991
HPI: 50.23
Rank: 12,259
Matt Vogel
SWIMMER
1957 - Present
HPI: 50.23
Rank: 12,260
Nathaniel P. Banks
POLITICIAN
1816 - 1894
HPI: 50.23
Rank: 12,261
Ralph Ince
ACTOR
1887 - 1937
HPI: 50.23
Rank: 12,262
Eric Millegan
ACTOR
1974 - Present
HPI: 50.23
Rank: 12,263
Branford Marsalis
MUSICIAN
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.23
Rank: 12,264
Janelle Monáe
ACTOR
1985 - Present
HPI: 50.22
Rank: 12,265
Brian Kendrick
WRESTLER
1979 - Present
HPI: 50.22
Rank: 12,266
Paul Klebnikov
WRITER
1963 - 2004
HPI: 50.22
Rank: 12,267
Dale Crover
MUSICIAN
1967 - Present
HPI: 50.22
Rank: 12,268
Michael Coats
ASTRONAUT
1946 - Present
HPI: 50.22
Rank: 12,269
Charles Magill Conrad
POLITICIAN
1804 - 1878
HPI: 50.22
Rank: 12,270
Among MUSICIANS In United States
Among musicians born in United States, Branford Marsalis ranks 904. 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).
Jimmy DeGrasso
1963 - Present
HPI: 50.44
Rank: 898
Tom Paxton
1937 - Present
HPI: 50.35
Rank: 899
Michael Clarke
1946 - 1993
HPI: 50.30
Rank: 900
Tyler Joseph
1988 - Present
HPI: 50.29
Rank: 901
Chris Frantz
1951 - Present
HPI: 50.26
Rank: 902
Kamasi Washington
1981 - Present
HPI: 50.24
Rank: 903
Branford Marsalis
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.23
Rank: 904
Dale Crover
1967 - Present
HPI: 50.22
Rank: 905
Mickey Madden
1979 - Present
HPI: 50.21
Rank: 906
Josh Klinghoffer
1979 - Present
HPI: 50.19
Rank: 907
Doug Yule
1947 - Present
HPI: 50.19
Rank: 908
Danja
1982 - Present
HPI: 50.18
Rank: 909
Melody Gardot
1985 - Present
HPI: 50.17
Rank: 910