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Brian Swartz

@brian_swartz

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Trumpeter, vocalist, composer, arranger, instructor. Member of John Beasley’s Monk’estra, Oingo Boingo Former Members & The Azar Lawrence Experience.

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A most sincere thank you to everyone who came out to hear The Brian Swartz Quintet at LACMA last night. Here's my Substack story about it with photos and videos.☮❤🎺
Link in bio!

https://open.substack.com/pub/brianswartzmusic/p/under-the-lights-at-lacma-playing?r=12yued&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true taken in LACMA Los Angeles County Museum of Art by @brian_swartz

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Brian Swartz (@brian_swartz) is a highly versatile Los Angeles-based jazz trumpeter, arranger, and educator known for his session work with artists like Michael Bublé and the Dixie Chicks, as well as his own albums on Summit Records. A founding member of the Los Angeles Jazz Collective, he is a prolific performer leading his own groups (Gnu Sextet, The Swartzestra) and playing with Oingo Boingo Former Members @oingoboingoformermembers by @brian_swartz

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Reliving that incredible night at Sam First 🎺✨
If you missed the live set—or just want to hear it again—the full video playlist is finally up on YouTube! Grab a front-row seat and check out the whole performance.
👉 Link in bio to watch the full playlist!
Let me know your favorite track in the comments.
#BrianSwartz #SamFirst #LiveJazz #JazzTrumpet #LosAngelesJazz OriginalMusic taken in Sam First by @brian_swartz

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19 days ago

Tonight at Sam First! Be there or be square! taken in Sam First by @brian_swartz

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a month ago

Our cute little neighborhood had a fun little block party. There was a blow up amphitheater & free avocados and caricatures by @cartoonnuke
We are WHOLESOME!! 🥧 🎉🌻
And now have Mouse immortalized in art by @brian_swartz

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The Brian Swartz Quintet will be at Sam First this Thursday, Sept 10th. 🎺😊
Our chihuahua Mouse will not. 🐶😞 taken in Sam First by @brian_swartz

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Out for a morning walk with Mouse and talking LIVE MUSIC! 🐶🎺

Catch The Brian Swartz Quintet live at Sam First this Thursday, September 10, 2026. Two shows at 7:30 & 9:30 PM with an incredible band:
🎺 Brian Swartz (Trumpet/Vocals)
🎷 Keith Fiddmont (Tenor Sax)
🎸 Steve Cotter (Guitar)
🎻 Chris Colangelo (Bass)
🥁 Kendall Kay (Drums)

In-person and worldwide streaming tickets are available now at link in bio or directly via https://www.samfirstbar.com/events/the-brian-swartz-quintet-with-keith-fiddmont-steve-cotter-chris-colangelo-kendall-kay.

#SamFirst #BrianSwartzQuintet #WestCoastJazz #LosAngelesJazz #LiveJazz #JazzTrumpet #LAJazzScene #SamFirstBar taken in Sam First by @brian_swartz

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Excited to bring The Brian Swartz Quintet back to Sam First on Thursday, September 10, 2026!🎺

We’ve got two sets at
7:30 PM & 9:30 PM
featuring an incredible lineup:

Brian Swartz - Trumpet/Vocals
Keith Fiddmont - Tenor Sax
Steve Cotter - Guitar
Chris Colangelo - Bass
Kendall Kay - Drums

If you can't make it down to the room in person, live-streaming tickets (anywhere in the world) are also available. Grab your tickets at samfirstbar.com and link in bio
See you there!

#SamFirst #BrianSwartzQuintet #WestCoastJazz #LosAngelesJazz #LiveJazz #JazzTrumpet #LAJazzScene #SamFirstBar taken in Sam First by @brian_swartz

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I rehearsed the quintet under the close supervision of our chihuahua Mouse at my home the other day for our upcoming show at Sam First on September 10, 2026. Link in bio for tickets for in person or live streaming! taken in Sam First by @brian_swartz

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2 months ago

Flight back from Omaha was a-ok. And THIS song was in my head the whole time.
So many great cousins!!! And Aunt Judy might have appeared in one pic! And dog named Slim Shady. Saw Brian’s childhood home. And Mouse got house sitted. by @brian_swartz

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2 months ago

Swipe ➡️ to see diminished joy …
Apparently the guy who changed the plane oil didn’t put the cap back on. I’d like a word.
At least @brian_swartz is good company 🎺🥰& we’re off to Omaha! by @brian_swartz

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Photo shoot: Mouse
Cool that she snuggles in bed. But, like, that’s where my head goes…
Brian is in love. And so is Mouse. by @brian_swartz

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