“Respecting and honoring
the tradition of the Great American
Songbook while bringing
it to a whole other level.”
“MUSIC SHOULDN’T BE PLACED IN A GLASS JAR. WHETHER IT’S A KURT COBAIN OR COLE PORTER, WE TRULY MAKE THIS AMERICAN MUSIC ACCESSIBLE. THAT’S WHAT I DO - AND I AM ALWAYS GOING TO DO THAT.”
Brian Newman is a Tastemaker, Creative & Musical Director, Grammy Winning Producer, Bandleader, trumpetist and vocalist that consistently creates unique, exciting & lasting experiences. He has been performing, producing, and putting together talent for live performances, film, television and musical programming at hotels, nightclubs, and restaurants for over 25 years. Newman’s influences of Miles Davis, Chet Baker and the Great American Songbook make room for the modern songbook through his love of artists such as Nirvana, Willie Nelson, Earth Wind & Fire, Thin Lizzy, Bruce Springsteen, The Police and much more.
Brian and the band recently recorded and created orchestrations the record ‘Harlequin’ by Lady Gaga and made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel. The band was also a featured on the soundtrack for the movie ‘Joker 2: Folie A Deux.’
After his debut album for Verve Records, featuring the legendary Lady Gaga and his All-Star Band, this superb follow up album ‘Electric Lounge’ really hits the spot.
Newman, co-produced with Lady Gaga the track, “La Vie En Rose,” featured in the film, A Star Is Born. Brian was also the bandleader, arranger, and trumpeter for Lady Gaga’s & Tony Bennett’s “Cheek to Cheek” album and tour. Brian did
the same for the duos 6-time Grammy nominated album “Love for Sale.” Brian is the on-going bandleader and arranger for Lady Gaga’s Jazz & Piano show during her Las Vegas residency.
Brian also has his own late night residency in New York City at The Box and at the Park MGM’s Nomad Library, called Brian Newman: AFTER DARK. It has featured Terence Blanchard, Lady Gaga, Ashanti, Robbie Krieger, and many more. This widely heralded late-night romp is truly where the Old Vegas vibes never sleep.
Brian is also currently the Musical Director of ‘The Pinky Ring’ by Bruno Mars, with whom Newman works closely with to curate extremely talented musicians to fulfil and realize Mr. Mars’ many musical influences at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Newman recently was the musical director while opening Jon Batiste’s new venue, The Jazz Club in the Bahamas.
He is currently muscial director for San Vicente Bungalows where he curates live talent and DJ’s 7 nights a week. He is former Creative Director & Anchor Performer at the Jazz Club at the Aman New York. An elegant, exclusive, and state-of-the-art, subterranean, music lovers’ paradise in the heart of Manhattan where the space he curated still cradles the best musical acts that New York City has to offer, 5 nights a week. Brian was also the anchor performer and programming director for the Roxy Hotel and the Django when they rebranded in 2015.
Newman’s partner, Angie Pontani is a world-famous Burlesque performer, producer, choreographer, and costumer.
Newman and Pontani work closely together to bring their entertainment visions & dreams to life.
