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About Brian Swartz


Brian Swartz is a second generation trumpeter and has become an accomplished composer and arranger performing at major jazz venues in Los Angeles including; The Hollywood Bowl, Disney Hall, The Catalina Bar & Grill, The Jazz Bakery and LACMA. Brian is known for his versatility as a jazz soloist, powerful section player and an adept arranger. He can be heard on recordings with The Dixie Chicks, Patti Labelle, Joe Henry, Keb' Mo', Michael Bublè', Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Gladys Knight and numerous other TV and film studio dates. Brian performed and arranged the horns for the Dixie Chicks' 2006 CD, "Taking the Long Way," which won 4 Grammys including "Album of the Year."

He has performed with Buddy Childers, Jack Sheldon's Big Band, Tom Harrell, Azar Lawrence, The Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Bob Florence's "Limited Edition," Michael Bublè', Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, The O'Jays, Johnny Vatos' Tribute to Oingo Boingo, The Luckman Jazz Orchestra, Francisco Aguabella's Latin Jazz Sextet, The Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars among others.

Portraiture

"Portraiture" is his latest recording in the works. It is currently in production and showcases his band The Gnu Sextet. The track "Down with Downs" was chosen as the Winner of the 2009 John Lennon Songwriting Contest (Jazz Category Session1).

The Gnu Sextet features some of the best young jazz stars in Los Angeles including Matt Otto on tenor sax, Martin Sullivan on trombone, Andy Langham on piano, J.P. Maramba bass and drummer Jens Kuross. This dynamic group plays Swartz's original tunes/arrangements and held down a regular gig as the house band at the Tuesday jam session at the Club 1160 in Hollywood from May of 2005 until 2010.

Where the money is going:

"Portraiture" is already recorded, mixed and mastered. With your help, we can complete the final steps of this special project in releasing the album. We need $3000 for pressing, design printing, packaging, distribution and promotion of the record.

Thank you for support and being part of this project.

Brian Swartz & the Gnu Sextet

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