Born July 11, 1985, in Baltimore, Maryland, Brent Ivory Birckhead was destined to be an acclaimed musician. At the age of ten he wrapped his fingers around his first saxophone and has never put it down since. Under the tutelage of Louis Tibbs and Charlie Young Brent has become a dynamically versatile saxophonist of many genres. With a style incomparable to any, Brent has traveled worldwide entertaining various audiences with a love for jazz. His talent for music has earned him the honor of gracing the same stages as many legendary jazz performers such as Benny Golson, Geri Allen, Wallace Roney, Eddie Henderson, Andrew White and Bill Pierce. Brent’s talents have also given him the privilege of performing at the 2004 and 2005 Kennedy Center Honors, 2007 Nagano Jazz Festival, Amway Japan, Capitol Jazz Cruise, Blues Alley and many more prominent venues. Brent has volunteered to bring youth closer to musical artistry, by spreading his infectious love of rhythms, harmony, and melody. Brent graduated,magna cum laude,from the prestigious Howard University with a bachelor of music education . Brent is currently pursuing his Master of Music in Jazz studies. Yet to be signed by a major label, Brent constantly continues to grow musically, always pushing the envelope, and bringing new and innovative twist to this timeless genre of music.
Brent Birckhead-Saxophonist
Born July 11, 1985, in Baltimore, Maryland, Brent Ivory Birckhead was destined to be an acclaimed musician. At the age of ten he wrapped his fingers around his first saxophone and has never put it down since. Under the tutelage of Louis Tibbs and Charlie Young Brent has become a dynamically versatile saxophonist of many genres. With a style incomparable to any, Brent has traveled worldwide entertaining various audiences with a love for jazz. His talent for music has earned him the honor of gracing the same stages as many legendary jazz performers such as Benny Golson, Geri Allen, Wallace Roney, Eddie Henderson, Andrew White and Bill Pierce. Brent’s talents have also given him the privilege of performing at the 2004 and 2005 Kennedy Center Honors, 2007 Nagano Jazz Festival, Amway Japan, Capitol Jazz Cruise, Blues Alley and many more prominent venues. Brent has volunteered to bring youth closer to musical artistry, by spreading his infectious love of rhythms, harmony, and melody. Brent graduated,magna cum laude,from the prestigious Howard University with a bachelor of music education . Brent is currently pursuing his Master of Music in Jazz studies. Yet to be signed by a major label, Brent constantly continues to grow musically, always pushing the envelope, and bringing new and innovative twist to this timeless genre of music.
