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Brian Levy

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Jazz tenor saxophonist (forever)
Director of Jazz Studies at SDSU (Current) @sdsujazz
Full-time faculty member at NEC (2013-2022)

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SDSU - Time to Swing with Joe Farnsworth! What a great night celebrating the centennial birthday of the one and only John Coltrane. #grateful 🎵‼️
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#sdsujazz #sandiego #sdsu #timetoswing by @brianlevyjazz

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An extra shout out to Gilbert Castellanos 🎺@castellanosjazz and Brian Levy 🎷 @brianlevyjazz for inspiring this next generation of jazz musicians with @younglionsjazzconservatory and @sdsujazz @sdsu 🎶🎶🎶🙌🏽🙋🏽‍♀️

🌟 featuring:
🥁 JOE FARNSWORTH Drums @joefarnsworthdrums
🎺 GILBERT CASTELLANOS - Trumpet @castellanosjazz
🎷 BRIAN LEVY - Tenor Saxophone @brianlevyjazz
🎹 JOSHUA WHITE - Piano joshuawhitemusic
🎻 LUKE LITTLE - Bass @coltrane20206

John Coltrane Centennial Tribute at DIZZY’S JAZZ CLUB #SanDiego Thursday October 1, 2026
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#withmytamron #35150mm #nikonzf #doubleexposurephotography
@tamronamericas @nikonusa @captureone @canva

Photography @myownbeat ©️eeman agrama, 2026 myownbeat photography www.myownbeatphotography.com taken in San Diego, California by @brianlevyjazz

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A VIBRANT and highly entertaining set to capture 🎶📸 😍 So glad I did!

what an incredible evening of jazz 🌟 featuring:

🥁 JOE FARNSWORTH Drums @joefarnsworthdrums
🎺 GILBERT CASTELLANOS - Trumpet @castellanosjazz
🎷 BRIAN LEVY - Tenor Saxophone @brianlevyjazz
🎹 JOSHUA WHITE - Piano joshuawhitemusic
🎻 LUKE LITTLE - Bass @coltrane20206

John Coltrane Centennial Tribute at DIZZY’S JAZZ CLUB #SanDiego Thursday October 1, 2026
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#withmytamron #35150mm #nikonzf #doubleexposurephotography
@tamronamericas @nikonusa @captureone @canva

Photography @myownbeat ©️eeman agrama, 2026 myownbeat photography www.myownbeatphotography.com taken in Dizzy's by @brianlevyjazz

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Don’t miss a Coltrane Centennial celebration highlighting the timeless music of John Coltrane LIVE at @dizzysjazz this Thursday, 10/1!

🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 1
⏰ 8pm (one set only)
🎟️ $25 cash at door ($15 students, children are free with 2 adults)
📍 Dizzy’s (1717 Morena Blvd, San Diego)
🚨 All ages are welcome

Featuring an all-star lineup:
🥁@joefarnsworthdrums
🎺@castellanosjazz
🎷@brianlevyjazz
🎹joshuawhitemusic
🎻@coltrane20206 taken in Dizzy's by @brianlevyjazz

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Jam with Joe! See you at Smith Recital Hall Tuesday at 8 pm😎🥁✨🎵‼️
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#sdsujazz #sdjazz #sdsu #sandiego #sdmusic by @brianlevyjazz

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For the students and faculty of the SDSU Jazz Ensembles, this collaboration with Grammy-winning artist Danilo Pérez is more than a performance. It’s a chance to be part of a cross-border mission that connects communities through the shared language of jazz.

4 days. 2 countries. 1 world of musical artistry.

See Danilo Pérez and the SDSU Jazz Ensembles live at the Marquee Event on Saturday, October 3rd at The California Center for the Arts, Escondido.

More info at SDTJJAZZ.ORG

🎥: @lifethroughmailens by @brianlevyjazz

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For the first time ever, Grammy winning artist Danilo Pérez is collaborating with the SDSU Jazz Ensembles.

Students and faculty will join Danilo on stage at the 2026 San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival, bringing together one of jazz’s most celebrated artists with the next generation of musicians.

We sat in as the students received the music for the first time and heard what this collaboration means to them, their music, and their future.

Watch the story behind this rare collaboration, then join us for their performance on Saturday, October 3 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.

Grab your tickets at SDTJJAZZ.ORG

🎥: @lifethroughmailens by @brianlevyjazz

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THE Director of Jazz Studies, Dr. Brian Levy🎷, will be featured this Friday at the
“John Coltrane Centennial”
alongside Luke Little - SDSU Jazz Bassist🌟
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✨Make sure to get your tickets!✨
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#sdjazz #sdsujazz #sdmusic #fourthfriday #sandiego taken in La Jolla Community Center by @brianlevyjazz

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2 months ago

Audition Season is upon us! ✨ Any and all SDSU students are encouraged and welcome to come audition for our combos and ensembles.
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Link in bio🎵
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#sdsujazz #sdsu #sdsumusicanddance #sandiegostate #jazz by @brianlevyjazz

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ONLY 4 DAYS TILL MILESTONES! 🎷🎶
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GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
RARE FILMS!
Special PANEL discussions!
& 16 CONCERTS you won’t want to miss!

World renowned jazz musicians are exploring his entire catalog including all of Miles Davis’ greatest hits!
Individual event tickets are available online ranging from from $10 - $60
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to unlock the FULL 3-Day VIP ALL-ACCESS festival experience, call Chuck directly at (619) 388-3758 ⚠️ All VIP seating is assigned in the exact order of registration. The earlier you book, the closer you are to the music!

Visit www.jazz88.org for tickets, festival line up and travel/hotel accommodations.

Pictured above: The esteemed San Diego native saxophonist and educator Brian Levy @brianlevyjazz 🎷 will be featured on Saturday in concert 7 “Workin’, Steamin’, Relaxin’ and Cookin’” with the Gilbert Castellanos Quintet.

Photography & graphic design credit: eeman agrama minert @myownbeat taken in San Diego, California by @brianlevyjazz

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Celebrate the music of Sonny Rollins with The @brianlevyjazz Quartet LIVE at @dizzysjazz this Saturday, 7/25!

🗓️ Saturday, July 25
⏰ 8pm (one set only)
🎟️ $25 cash at door ($20 students, children are free with 2 adults)
📍 Dizzy’s (1717 Morena Blvd, San Diego)
🚨 All ages are welcome taken in Dizzy's by @brianlevyjazz

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🗓️ Friday, July 10
⏰ 8 pm (one set only)
🎟️ $25 cash at door ($20 students, children are free with 2 adults)
📍 Dizzy’s (1717 Morena Blvd, San Diego)
🚨 All ages are welcome taken in Dizzy's by @brianlevyjazz

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