A
dynamic performer, studio musician, touring artist, arranger &
instructor with a professional track record that speaks for itself,
Brian Brazil is a noteworthy entertainer with powerful
baritone vocals and brilliant skills on harmonica for Blues, Rock, Roots
and Country Music. Brian’s signature trademark is playing melodies in
rapid succession plus twin and harmony parts along with guitars, pianos,
fiddles and pedal-steel guitars.
At age 16, Brian discovered the blues recordings of
Little Walter Jacobs,
James Cotton,
Paul Butterfield,
Charlie Musselwhite and was
influenced by the Blues, ‘50s-’70s Rock ’n Roll and ’60s R&B artists.
Brian later learned more intricate country styles by studying Norton
Buffalo and Charlie McCoy. Other favorites Brian especially admires and
emulates are Little Feat, brothers Mark and
Robben Ford, and Robert Cray.
Sharing the stage with legends like Albert
King, Albert Lee, Coco Montoya and
Don Preston, he’s also opened shows for many others including
Bo Diddley,
Albert Collins, Willie Nelson and
Merle Haggard. Brian’s worked with over a dozen bands as bandleader or
sideman; he’s always fully geared up and ready for sessions, gigs and
tours.
With his lightning fast harmonica licks and highly developed skills,
Brian’s truly a rare talent of exceptional spirit who knows how to
dazzle an audience and get people up on their feet dancing. Achieving
Top 10 status in OurStage.com’s Blues and Cover Channels on four
separate occasions, Brian Brazil is fast becoming a winning crowd
pleaser as a newly discovered indie artist.
Brian is currently seeking recording, performance and touring
opportunities as either a band leader or side man. For more information
contact:
BluesDynamics @gmail .com