Catch me every Tuesday in September at Bohemian Caverns with sets at 7 and 9. Check the right below.

The Jazzies: D.C.’s Best Jazz in 2011, According to Michael J. West. Check the link for full review.

Check out the June 2011 edition of Downbeat Magazine. I was named outstanding jazz soloist. This is apart of the 34th annual Student Music Awards. Check out the link below!!!

The Observer's review of my performance in Kingston, Jamaica. Check out the link.!!!

Check out the amazing review form The Gleaner regarding my performance at Blues on the Green.

Check out the article from the Jamaica Observer on my trip to Jamaica.

Reviews from my master class at Edna Manley College.

The climax, of course, was the assemblage of straightahead local favorites that Russonello dubbed "The U Street All-Stars": Herrera, trombonist Reginald Cyntje, alto saxophonist Brent Birckhead, tenor saxophonist Elijah Balbed, and the Jolley Brothers (Noble on piano, Nate on drums), and Baltimore bassist Adam Dieker bassist Blake Meister), playing bop standards and a few obscure tunes. All are great soloists, and together they're a fantastic ensemble who should work together more often.

Brent Birckhead has a unique sound that demands attention to detail—outwardly, his sound is broad and creamy, but upon close listen his tone betrays grit and razor-sharpness, whether in extended workout on “Blues for Red” or quick four-bar bursts as on “Fly Me to the Moon.”

Alto saxophonist Brent Birckhead, in a class by himself, glided over the chord changes during his solos with seeming effortlessness, like an Olympic weight lifter toying with a feather. Which is not to say that Birckhead didn’t seem to be trying – only that his tone was pure as sunlight, and his free-flowing showers of notes never limited by harmonic mode. (Just don’t try to compliment the guy – he’ll call you crazy. In the face of all his skill, this Downbeat award winner’s modesty is almost criminal.)

HUJE's latest release, which I was featured on, was reviewed by all about jazz. Who Can I Turn To was described as a "Luminous vehicle for alto saxophonist Brent Birckhead." Check out the full review below.

Check out the June edition of downbeat magazine where I was named best blues/pop/rock soloist. This is apart of the 33rd annual Student Music Awards. Check out the link below!!!

I will be performing with the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra every Monday with a cast of fantastic musicians. The debut is April 19th. Check out the article in the city paper.

Go to the link to see the US Embassy's review of the FOHU's Cameroonian Tour!!!

On June 21, the program was "Jazz from the Campus," during which the Howard University Jazztet performed original compositions. The Jazztet is an instrumental ensemble that is a direct outgrowth of improvisation classes. Membership is by audition, and students receive academic credit and study classic small ensemble works of composers such as Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie.

MENC Society for Jazz Education chair Willie L. Hill, Jr. played saxophone with the group, which included members Brent Birckhead, alto saxophone; Donvonte McCoy, trumpet; Elijah Balbed, tenor saxophone; Josh Walker, guitar; Amy Bormet, piano; Karine Chapdelaine, bass; and Carroll Dashiell, drums. The group is directed by Charlie Young.