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How did Branford Marsalis contribute to jazz music?

Jazz musician Branford Marsalis contributed to the genre’s development and popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a saxophonist, bandleader, record producer, and talent scout. He led his own bands, toured with pop star Sting, served as the musical director of The Tonight Show from 1992 to 1995, and started his own record label, Marsalis Music.