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Trumpeter Christopher Lowery and his brother, drummer Wesley Lowery, are the heart of the Supa Lowery Bros (SLB). Currently based in Los Angeles, their sound mirrors the spirit and influence of their hometown Philadelphia, with original compositions that range in style from jazz and hip hop to R&B and funk. Under the influence of their father, the two were raised in a musical household and have been playing professionally since the age of 16. Chris has studied under three time Grammy Award nominee trumpeter, Donald Byrd, and had the immense opportunity to play with him at Amsterdam's renowned jazz festivals. The band has played at numerous venues in New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Miami and more. They’ve also performed with Def Jam recording artist, Musiq Soulchild, R&B singer, Bilal and the late Grover Washington Jr. Chris Lowery has toured with Latin pop star, Shakira and hip-hop superstar, Wyclef Jean. SLB have independently released 3 albums, High St. Vol. 1, Supa Lowery Bros Vol. 2 (www.cdbaby.com/cd/supalowerybros), and most recently, Street Bop (www.cdbaby.com/cd/supalowerybros2); they have written and independently recorded 30 songs. SLB have sold thousands of copies of their albums, as their unique sound continues to draw more and more dedicated fans. Supa Lowery Bros’ songs “Fur Live” and “Never Ending Story” are in rotation on Garth Trinidad’s radio show, Chocolate City, Saturdays, 6 – 9pm on KCRW 89.9FM, Los Angeles, CA; “High St.” has aired on Jazzin’ It Up with Ana, Thursdays, 5 – 7pm on WRCU 90.1 in New York. Several of many great reviews of the Supa Lowery Bros’ music can be found at AllAboutJazz.com (2004), SoulBounce.com (2008), and VanityPages.Blogspot.com (2007). “This is the album I searched all over New York City for," says Mark Sabbatini in his All About Jazz review. “Sunsets” and “Fur Live” are heard in the in the film After Autumn (2007), an official selection of the American Black Film Festival, recently released by Will & Jada Smith's production company, Overbrook Entertainment. “Fur Live” is heard in the satire, Gangsta Rap: The Glockumentary (2007).
Fans often comment about the strong, spiritual elements in the brothers' music, as their fan base continues to grow exponentially. The Supa Lowery Bros are dedicated to keeping real music, positive music, uplifting music alive in these precarious times where violence, misogyny and ignorance dominate the air waves. Hear the difference, then join the movement.today.
