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Branford Marsalis

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American saxophonist (tenor, soprano), oldest brother of Wynton Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, and Jason Marsalis. Son of Ellis Marsalis. Born August 26, 1960 Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, USA.


1985 - Partners with Sting; performs at Live Aid
1992 - Wins Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance for album “I Heard You Twice The First Time”; begins working on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” for near 2 years
1993 - Wins Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Performance for “Barcelona Mona” from single with [m213783]
2000 - Wins Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album “Contemporary Jazz
2002 - Begins own record label as undefined

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