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Brent Griffin Jr | Saxophonist

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Last week, we had the privilege of hosting our first jazz trio. An important milestone that we are deeply honored to have experienced.

This occasion allowed us to remain true to our jazz kissa (ジャズ喫茶) roots while continuing to cultivate a third space dedicated to free expression, artistic integrity, and the enduring spirit of live music.

A special thanks to @navypierchicago & @chicagoliveofficial for initiating the community engagement program designed to connect local neighborhoods with the city’s top performing arts organizations.

Jeremiah Hunt - Upright Bass
Samuel Mösching - Electric Guitar
Brent Griffin Jr - Alto Saxophone taken in Parallel Play Popup by @the_bgj

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Jeremiah Hunt is fast becoming a first call bassist and he shines with tunes from his forthcoming debut album on the Von Freeman Pavilion stage at the 2026 Chicago Jazz Festival in Millennium Park.

Jeremiah Hunt, bass
Brent Griffin, saxophone
Alphonso Horne, trumpet
Bobby Broom, guitar
Richard Johnson, piano
Jonathan Pinson, drums

#JazzinChicago #ChicagoJazzFestival2026 taken in Millennium Park by @the_bgj

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“For those we have lost.”

Video captured by Meagan McNeal 🖤 taken in The Jazz Showcase by @the_bgj

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3 months ago

Summer 2025 season — that’s a wrap! 🎬

What better way to close the season than at the @chicagojazzfestival

Endless thanks to the @chicagodcase and the @jazzinstitute for keeping this music alive, your continued support means the world.

Deep gratitude to my team — @pmgtalent and @well.played.music — the band, and all the friends and family who came from near and far. You made this moment unforgettable.

#chicagojazzfest #summer2025 #livemusic by @the_bgj

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What's that ethereal sound? The voice of G. Thomas Allen on the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stage at the 2025 Chicago Jazz Festival in Millennium Park.

G. Thomas Allen, vocals
Dennis Luxion, piano
Brent Griffin, Jr., sax
Jeremiah Hunt, bass
Neil Hemphill, drums

#JazzinChicago #ChicagoJazzFestival2025 #CJF2025 taken in Millennium Park by @the_bgj

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a year ago

Wooo, it’s been a while since I’ve posted 😬 lol. I’ve been working on “Countdown” lately. It ain’t as intimidating as it used to be 😏
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#countdown #johncoltrane #giantsteps #acapellacover #goodmusic🎶 #goodmusiconly #jazzsaxophone #saxophoneplayer #saxplayer #saxophonist #saxophone #saxofone #livemusicrocks #livemusicvenue #liveshows #youtubestreamer #artmusic #blackmusic #blackmusicians #BAM #musiceducation #musiclessons #musiclessons #musicteacher #musiccomposer #melodies #harmonies by @the_bgj

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5 years ago

“Voicemails” - by @d3won_music

It’s out TODAY!!! This is another song that I wrote the horn parts for. This was a fun one!! D3won and producer @griffjosh gave me a lot of space and license to make the horns a key contributor to the song.

@samtrump is on trumpet!!!

It’s available everywhere!
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#playingsax #playingmusic #melodic #harmonic #hornsection #recordingsession #recordingstudios #recordingsessions #recordingartists #recordingmusic #homerecording #recordingbooth #hornyhorns #funkyhorns #singersongwriters #indyartist #indyartists #independentrapper #independentmusician #independenthiphop #independentsinger #indyrapper #saxsolo #musicnotation #musicproducing #musicproducersofinstagram #musicproductiontips #musicproductions #musicproducerlifestyle #producersounds by @the_bgj

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5 years ago

From my birthday show last week 😏

We were playing “Cold Sweat”. Enjoy!!

📸 by: @iamhankmusic

#drumchops #drumlove #drumbeats #drumbeat #funkybeat #funkybeats #funkydrums #grooves #groovemusic #grooving #groovin #playingmusic #playingdrums #playingbass #playingsax #headbobbing #backbeat #hiphopband #rnbband #rnbvibes #rnbsoul #rnblovers #funkmusic #funkband #funkybass #goodvibez #goodvibeonly #smoothsax #jazzsax #neosoulmusic by @the_bgj

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I’m very happy I got to write and arrange horns on this track by my bro @iamhankmusic. It’s streaming everywhere. Check it out!!

Trumpet: @j_moore_jr_
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#homerecording #recordingbooth #hornyhorns #funkyhorns #singersongwriters #indyartist #indyartists #independentrapper #independentmusician #independenthiphop #independentsinger #indyrapper #playingsax #playingmusic #melodic #harmonic #hornsection #recordingsession #recordingstudios #recordingsessions #recordingartists #recordingmusic
#saxsolo #musicnotation #musicproducing #musicproducersofinstagram #musicproductiontips #musicproductions #musicproducerlifestyle #producersounds taken in Chicago, Illinois by @the_bgj

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Recently, I got to work with my dude @iamhankmusic to write horns for his upcoming single “As Good As It Gets”.

We go waaaayy back! We were kids playing in a band together while we were both teenagers. It was pleasure working with him again after so many years and I’ve admired his growth since we first met. It’s a beautiful thing to see your people grow and develop!!

Shout out to @jmontrumpet for laying down trumpet on the track! Thank you!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

The song will be out 5/21/21!!
Streaming everywhere!!
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#playingsax #playingmusic #melodic #harmonic #hornsection #recordingsession #recordingstudios #recordingsessions #recordingartists #recordingmusic #homerecording #recordingbooth #hornyhorns #funkyhorns #singersongwriters #indyartist #indyartists #independentrapper #independentmusician #independenthiphop #independentsinger #indyrapper #saxsolo #musicnotation #musicproducing #musicproducersofinstagram #musicproductiontips #musicproductions #musicproducerlifestyle #producersounds taken in Chicago, Illinois by @the_bgj

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5 years ago

We’ll be live on YouTube SATURDAY April 17th!! Come get some!! Link is in my bio

2pm CT/8pm BST
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#drumchops #drumlove #drumbeats #drumbeat #funkybeat #funkybeats #funkydrums #grooves #groovemusic #grooving #groovin #playingmusic #playingdrums #playingbass #playingsax #headbobbing #backbeat #hiphopband #rnbband #rnbvibes #rnbsoul #rnblovers #funkmusic #funkband #funkybass #goodvibez #goodvibeonly #smoothsax #jazzsax #neosoulmusic by @the_bgj

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6 years ago

Bruh 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@treys_music You chose violence today lololol
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#ukpop #ukartist #ukartists #ukmusicscene #ukmusic #musichistory #jazzhistory #blackamericanmusic #blackamericanhistory #grooves #groovemusic #grooving #groovin #playingmusic #playingdrums #playingbass #playingsax #livemusicrocks #livemusicvenue #liveshows #youtubestreamer #goodmusic🎶 #goodmusiconly #jazzsaxophone #saxophoneplayer #saxplayer #saxophonist #saxophone #saxofone taken in Chicago, Illinois by @the_bgj

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