S2E24 Jazz: Brian Newman on a Great American Tradition

Jazz is a quintessential part of American history, a genre that transcends music alone. It’s humble beginnings are kept alive by aficionados, who not only celebrate its history, but champion its future too. Brian Newman is one such man, a musician, singer, trumpet player and pioneer, who regularly performs with Lady Gaga no less! Delving into the past, Brian tells us how he started out, and the journey that led to his illustrious career playing in venues like the Nomad in Las Vegas, and the Rose Bar in New York. In this episode learn the value of surrounding yourself with people more experienced than you, discover the importance of authenticity and find out why it sometimes pays to break the rules.