"People don't understand that musicians are actors. They are paid to pretend."
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About Branford Marsalis
Branford Marsalis is an acclaimed American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. Born in 1960 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, he comes from a musical family and rose to prominence in the 1980s as a member of the famous jazz group Wynton Marsalis Quintet. He has received numerous Grammy Awards for his outstanding contributions to jazz and classical music. Branford Marsalis is known for his innovative and skillful improvisation on the saxophone, and he has collaborated with a wide range of artists across various genres.
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