Branford Marsalis

Branford Marsalis

Country: US | Gender: male

Influential: 54.58% Fanbase: 28.06% Trending: 67.83%
As of: 2025-10-03

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

MOOG • 39.35% • Very Strong

As of 2025-08-16

46,219

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-08-16

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

Updated 2025-10-03 21:00:07 UTC

Genres

jazz & standardsjazzcontemporary post-bopjazz saxophonenew orleans jazzbebopavant-garde jazz

Scores

Score: DMDB 54.60% | Fanbase 28.10% | Trending 67.80% | CAREER STAGE: MID_LEVEL

Biography

Renowned for his virtuosity and innovative approach, Branford Marsalis is a boundary-pushing jazz saxophonist who has delved into a wide range of genres including post-bop, classical, funk, hip-hop, and rock. Emerging in the 1980s alongside his brother Wynton Marsalis, Branford's career has seen him collaborate with diverse artists like Sting, Béla Fleck, and Bruce Hornsby, while also leading his own genre-bending projects such as Buckshot LeFonque. His discography showcases his adventurous spirit, from Grammy-winning explorations of the blues to harmonically sophisticated quartet performances and poetic collaborations with vocalists like Kurt Elling.

Born in Louisiana in 1960, Branford Marsalis hails from a musical family and began his journey as a multi-instrumentalist before focusing on the saxophone. Mentored by jazz legends like Alvin Batiste, Marsalis quickly made a mark in the jazz scene, performing with icons such as Art Blakey and Miles Davis. His diverse career has included Grammy-winning albums, collaborations with filmmakers like Spike Lee, and founding his own label, Marsalis Music, which supports emerging talents. Continuing to push boundaries and explore new musical territories, Marsalis remains a pillar of creativity and innovation in the jazz world.
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Branford Marsalis Marketing Affinity & Brand Fit Data

Report Date: 2025-08-16

Branford Marsalis maintains consistent pull among 25-34 & 35-44 audiences across UNITED STATES, BRAZIL, ITALY. The audience leans heavily male (79%), so brand cues around style and status perform well. The clearest reach is on Instagram with 1,010 avg likes per post; Instagram functions as the community touchpoint. Affinity with MOOG, Akg, Akai makes Jazz music streaming subscriptions, Saxophone and jazz instrument sales, Music production software a simple starting line. If the goal is to create a moment that travels, this is the right lane.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low
How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.
Connection Strength
Artist Branford Marsalis score 2.19%Strong bucket.
Brand: MOOGBrand: AkgBrand: Akai Product: Jazz music streaming subscriptionsProduct: Saxophone and jazz instrument salesProduct: Music production software
Followers:46,219
Engagements:1,010
Rate:2.2%
Posts:94
Views:0
Avg Likes:1,010
Avg Comments:27
Avg Views:0

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

MetricValueWhy It Matters
Social Snapshot Followers 46,219 · Engagements 1,010 · Rate 2.2%
Posts 94 · Views 0 · Avg Likes 1,010 · Avg Comments 27 · Avg Views 0
Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown 25-34: 33%
35-44: 30%
45-64: 22%
18-24: 13%
Largest: 25-34 (33%); next: 35-44 (30%)
Gender Split Female: 21%
Male: 79%
Non-binary/Other: 0%
Skews male (79%)
Top Countries UNITED STATES (52%)
BRAZIL (8%)
ITALY (3%)
UNITED KINGDOM (3%)
ARGENTINA (3%)
Top regions: UNITED STATES (52%), BRAZIL (8%), ITALY (3%)
Platform Engagement Instagram: 1,010 avg likes/post best engagement: Instagram 1,010 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

MOOG
Automotive
Score: 39.35
Akg
Audio & Music Gear
Score: 28.95
Akai
Consumer Electronics
Score: 25.96
Ampeg
Audio & Music Gear
Score: 24.75
Sennheiser
Audio & Music Gear
Score: 20.94
Amazon Music
Entertainment & Media
Score: 19.28
Ableton
Audio & Music Gear
Score: 18.44
Pro Tools
Tools, DIY & Garden
Score: 17.94
Schwartz's
Food & Snacks
Score: 9.15
Delta
Automotive
Score: 7.25
Spotify Music
Entertainment & Media
Score: 6.87
Paramount Pictures
Entertainment & Media
Score: 6.31

Recommendations

Products & Services
  • Jazz music streaming subscriptions
  • Saxophone and jazz instrument sales
  • Music production software
  • Concert tickets and VIP experiences
  • Jazz-themed merchandise
  • Collaborative music projects with emerging artists
  • Music education workshops
  • Vinyl records and special edition albums
Marketing Angles
  • Highlight Branford's innovative collaborations
  • Focus on his genre-blending projects
  • Emphasize his musical heritage and family background
  • Promote live performances and festivals
  • Leverage social media for behind-the-scenes content
  • Create engaging storytelling around his discography
Content Themes
  • Exploration of jazz history and evolution
  • Interviews with Branford and collaborators
  • Live performance highlights
  • Behind-the-scenes of music production
  • Educational content on jazz techniques
  • Fan engagement through Q&A sessions
Partnership Brands
  • MOOG
  • Akg
  • Akai
  • Ampeg
  • Sennheiser
  • Amazon Music
  • Ableton
  • Pro Tools
  • Spotify Music
  • Yamaha
  • MTV
  • Lollapalooza
  • Warner Bros
  • ESPN
  • SoundCloud
  • Heinz
  • Tesla Motors
  • Budweiser
  • Guinness
  • WWE
Brand Category Score
MOOG Automotive 39.35
Akg Audio & Music Gear 28.95
Akai Consumer Electronics 25.96
Ampeg Audio & Music Gear 24.75
Sennheiser Audio & Music Gear 20.94
Amazon Music Entertainment & Media 19.28
Ableton Audio & Music Gear 18.44
Pro Tools Tools, DIY & Garden 17.94
Schwartz's Food & Snacks 9.15
Delta Automotive 7.25
Spotify Music Entertainment & Media 6.87
Paramount Pictures Entertainment & Media 6.31
NBC Entertainment & Media 6.19
Yamaha Consumer Electronics 5.75
Beats Electronics Audio & Music Gear 4.86
Pixar Entertainment 4.52
ESPN Entertainment & Media 3.83
Bethesda Softworks Gaming & Esports (Software/Titles) 3.74
Kickstarter E-commerce & Marketplaces 3.71
CNN Entertainment & Media 3.65
musical.ly Entertainment 3.52
Leica Cameras & Photography 3.48
Verizon Telecom & Internet Services 3.46
Heinz Food & Snacks 3.27
SoundCloud Entertainment & Media 3.17
Columbia Pictures Entertainment 2.68
Philips Consumer Electronics 2.63
Cadillac Automotive 2.47
Busch Beverages 2.44
Lollapalooza Entertainment 2.38
MTV Entertainment 2.21
Warner Bros Entertainment 2.14
NFL Sports & Outdoors 2.10
The Olympic Games Sports & Outdoors 2.09
Guinness Alcoholic Beverages 2.03
Los Angeles Lakers Sports & Outdoors 2.03
Kodak Cameras & Photography 1.98
BBC Apparel & Fashion 1.86
Showtime Entertainment 1.79
Paypal Finance, Banking & Insurance 1.78
Amazon E-commerce & Marketplaces 1.73
Fujifilm Cameras & Photography 1.69
CBS Entertainment & Media 1.68
Budweiser Beverages 1.65
NBA Sports & Outdoors 1.65
Star Wars Entertainment 1.44
Polo Ralph Lauren Apparel & Fashion 1.42
Tesla Motors Automotive 1.40
Chrysler Automotive 1.39
WWE Entertainment 1.37

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Artist: Branford Marsalis

Date Range: 2025-10-03 → 2025-10-03
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Aired At Song Station Location Duration (s)
2025-08-21 05:55:37 Arabesque No. 1. Andante con moto from Deux Arabesques Klassik Radio Hamburg, DE 206
2025-08-21 05:08:49 Englishman In New York - Live In Berlin/2010 Hit Radio Ohr Freiburg im Breisgau, DE 268
2025-08-21 01:28:53 Fever (feat. Branford Marsalis) FIP autour du jazz Paris, FR 235

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