The Ohio club in hot springs
A famous old gangster bar in Hot Springs hosts a weekly jazz night featuring the best of local talent and hosted by West Coast behind-the-scenes master, Clyde Pound, pianist. Brandon is featured often. The setlist usually includes a selection of straight ahead tunes like Charlie Parker's Confirmation and Sonny Rollins' Doxy, standards like Beyond the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea and There is No Greater Love, as well as music from John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, and Horace Silver. Probably.
Phenomenal burgers. Try the fried pickles.
Tell 'em Brandon sent ya, and thrill in their puzzled look and response of, "Who?"
Phenomenal burgers. Try the fried pickles.
Tell 'em Brandon sent ya, and thrill in their puzzled look and response of, "Who?"
Friday Nights at Dave's Place
Dave Williams II began hosting a casual jazz jam on Friday nights at Dave's Place Restaurant (that's Dave I) in 2002. Brandon and Dave met in college, and they have played together almost every week at Dave's Place since (not to mention literally hundreds of gigs) since. Now brothers-in-law and great friends, they are usually seen at Dave's Place on Friday nights mentoring young jazz musicians and just having fun playing music for a receptive crowd enjoying great food. Check the Dave's Place website and social media accounts for the menu and info about the jam!
Recording projects
Brandon can be heard on bassist/vocalist David Higginbotham's album Blues on the Corner.
The band Twice Sax Collective, led by Brandon and Dave Williams II, is working on their debut album featuring many compositions and arrangements by Brandon. Be sure to keep an eye on this page for details about the session and release date!
Brandon is also working on an unnamed small group project featuring his original music and arrangements in a minimalist setting. The project includes solo electronic music, sax/bass/drums trios, an unusual woodwind ensemble, and various ensembles featuring some of Brandon's best musical friends.
The band Twice Sax Collective, led by Brandon and Dave Williams II, is working on their debut album featuring many compositions and arrangements by Brandon. Be sure to keep an eye on this page for details about the session and release date!
Brandon is also working on an unnamed small group project featuring his original music and arrangements in a minimalist setting. The project includes solo electronic music, sax/bass/drums trios, an unusual woodwind ensemble, and various ensembles featuring some of Brandon's best musical friends.