Hit GRP Records sampler, Red, Hot & Cool, features Branford's rendition of the John Coltrane classic, "A Love Supreme"

Proceeds benefit the Red Hot Organization and their mission to promote awareness of AIDS through popular culture.

Bloomington is released, Buckshot LeFonque project begins

Release of Bloomington, a spectacular live album recorded at Indiana University in Bloomington(the same concert is featured in the film "The Music Tells You").  The album is hailed by brother Delfeayo as Branford's "most important jazz record".  On the album, Branford is joined only by the rhythm section of Hurst and Watts in a truly elctrifying performance. 

The first sessions for the debut Buckshot LeFonque project get underway.

Branford wins Grammy for I Heard You Twice The First Time

Branford's CD, I Heard You Twice The First Time, wins a Grammy in "Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Individual or Group." 

Branford co-hosts CBS-TV special, "The Best of Disney Music: A Legacy In Song," celebrating 50 years of classic Disney film music (airs Feb. '93)

New blues album by Branford is released, Branford is featured soloist on movie soundtrack

I Heard You Twice The First Time, highly-anticipated blues album released. It features the saxophonist's staunch and acclaimed rhythm section with pianist Kenny Kirkland, bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts." Also highlighted are B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Wynton Marsalis, Wes Anderson, Russell Malone and Linda Hopkins. 

Branford is the featured soloist on the soundtrack of the movie "Sneakers," starring actor Robert Redford.

Documentary about Branford is released

"The Music Tells You," a documentary-style feature, is commercially released. The films follows the consummate artist in a variety of settings including in concert, recording, teaching and in interviews. Special appearances are made by Sting, Jerry Garcia and Bruce Hornsby.

Branford becomes The Tonight Show’s music director

Branford premieres as the music director and arranger of the band for "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Branford is joined by Kenny Kirkland, Robert Hurst, Jeff "Tain" Watts, guitarist Kevin Eubanks, trombonist Matt Finders, trumpeter Sal Marquez and percussionist Vicki Randle.