Saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, he has enjoyed a varied and productive career since hisemergence in the 1980s; his diverse activities have included recording and touring with Sting, a two-year stint as musical director of the Tonight Show, collaborations with the Grateful Dead and BruceHornsby, as well as acting roles in several films:

A) John Zorn

B) Branford Marsalis

C) Anthony Braxton

D) Michael Brecker

E) Joshua Redman

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Isla Burgess

9 March, 10:31

Saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, he has enjoyed a varied and productive career since hisemergence in the 1980s; his diverse activities have included recording and touring with Sting, a two-year stint as musical director of the Tonight Show, collaborations with the Grateful Dead and BruceHornsby, as well as acting roles in several films:

A) John Zorn

B) Branford Marsalis

C) Anthony Braxton

D) Michael Brecker

E) Joshua Redman

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Answer: B) Branford Marsalis

Explanation:

Branford Marsalis was born in August 26 1960 by Dolores (Nee Ferdinand) his father at Louisiana. He is an American Saxophonist, composer and a band leader, he specialises is well known for his Jazz musicals. He was the leader of the band called Branford Marsalis Quartet.

Brandon Marsalis has won several awards including Grammy in 1993 as the best jazz instrumentals album and another Grammy award in 1994 as the best pop instrumental performance.

He also won an aware of outstanding music in play in 2010.