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Wednesday, 31 August 2005 |
About Brian Swartz
Born December 16, 1967, Brian is a second generation trumpeter. His
father, CMSgt Lawrence Swartz (d), was a 30 year trumpeter in the
United States Air Force. Brian's early exposure to music made a
profound influence on him and he started playing trumpet at the age of
ten. As a teenager, his family moved to the San Francisco Bay Area
where he attended Armijo High School. He played all through his high
school years and won many honors and accolades including Command
Performances at the CMEA solo/ensemble festival and the Louis Armstrong
and John Phillip Souza Awards. He graduated from Armijo in 1986 and
began his music education at Solano Community College. In 1988, he
moved to Los Angeles to attend California State University at
Northridge where he played in the "A" jazz band, then led by Joel
Leach. He also attended the University of Southern California
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Brian has led his own jazz group since 1997 and has become an
accomplished composer and arranger. He has burst onto the Los Angeles
jazz scene and has become a much sought after asset. He can be heard on
recordings with Jane Getz, Dale Fielder, Todd Hunter, Joe Henry,
Michael Bublé, Keb Mo, The Faboulous Thunderbirds,Patti Labelle,
Jackie Green, the Buddy Childers big band, Red and the Red Hots,
Rebecca Kyler Downs, Teddy Thompson, Dave Sherr's Artmusic Ensemble,
Josh Nelson and numerous other studio dates. He has also completed his
debut CD as a leader, "There's Only Me" (Noir Records), which was
released worldwide in May, 2000.
Brian has performed at most of the major jazz venues in Los Angeles
leading his own quintet. Brian's quintet has featured some of L.A.'s
top sidemen such as saxophonists Keith Fiddmont, George Harper or Zane
Musa; pianists Brad Mehldau, Billy Childs, John Beasley or Bill
Cunliffe; bassists Jeff Littleton or Darek Oles; and drummers Lorca
Hart or Aaron Serfaty. Recently, Brian was the host of a series at
Lunaria in Century City called "The Best of L.A.'s Trumpets" which
featured his quintet backing up many of L.A.'s greatest jazz
trumpeters.
"Jam at Club 1160"
Weekly Jam Session is hosted by Brian Swartz and the New Quintet
featuring Matt Otto on Tenor Sax Every Tuesday night from 8:30 PM to
12:30 AM at the Club 1160, at 1160 North Vermont between Sunset and
Santa Monica Blvds.
There is a $5 cover charge - no other minimum! Call (323) 315-1845 for
more info. All instrumentalists and vocalists welcome. All ages
welcome! Club 1160 does have a piano so bring your favorite pianist
along!
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