In his words he didn't want to "ass-kiss" Jay Leno. In another interview he stated that he felt like Rochester (the black butler) to Jack Benny on his show. He clearly felt uncomfortable playing sidekick.
When Jay Leno took over the Tonight Show, he first chose jazz saxophonist and bandleader Branford Marsalis as Musical Director and leader of the Tonight Show band; this was a role he occupied until 1995, when Kevin Eubanks took over that position.
Buddy Rich appeared on The Tonight Show 43 times.
No, Max did not appear on Conan's hosting stint of The Tonight Show.
In November 1980, Joe Newton appeared on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson.
The duration of The Late Late Show is 2 hours.
Branford Marsalis was born on August 26, 1960.
Branford Marsalis was born on August 26, 1960.
Branford Marsalis is 51 years old (birthdate: August 26, 1960).
Branford Marsalis has 3 kids. A son and 2 daughters.
Eternal - Branford Marsalis album - was created on 2004-09-14.
Branford Marsalis The Music Tells You - 1992 was released on: USA: 26 June 1992 (New York City, New York)
When Jay Leno took over the Tonight Show, he first chose jazz saxophonist and bandleader Branford Marsalis as Musical Director and leader of the Tonight Show band; this was a role he occupied until 1995, when Kevin Eubanks took over that position.
From 1985-1995, Branford Marsalis was able to play alongside other famous musicians including Sting, the lead singer and bassist for The Police. He later became a regular in Sting's line-up for performers.
Wynton Marsalis left The Tonight Show in 1995 to focus on his own music career and touring schedule. He wanted to prioritize his commitments to the Jazz at Lincoln Center program, where he serves as the Artistic Director.
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr- - 2012 Harry Connick Jr- and Branford Marsalis 1-1 was released on: USA: 25 March 2012
Delfeayo Marsalis has: Played Himself - Musician in "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in 1992. Played himself in "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in 1992. Played Slick Musician in "Diagnosis Murder" in 1993. Played himself in "The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration" in 2003. Performed in "Shake the Devil Off" in 2007. Played himself in "Latin Dream" in 2014.
The cast of Horn of Plenty - 1986 includes: Diahnne Abbott Branford Marsalis as Cecil