Brian Newman was born on June 10,1981 and is an American jazz musician, singer, and trumpet player.
13 Facts About Brian Newman
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Brian Newman is most known for his numerous performances with Lady Gaga and her surprise appearances at his performances in New York City.
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Brian Newman was born on June 10,1981, and raised in Mentor and Concord Township in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Brian Newman told his mother at age 12 that he wanted to grow up to be a New York City jazz musician.
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Brian Newman began playing at age nine and made his public debut at age 14.
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Brian Newman is a 1999 graduate of Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin High School.
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Brian Newman has performed trumpet for Tony Bennett and Mark Murphy.
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When he first arrived in New York, Brian Newman served bar and waited tables between performances to help make ends meet.
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Brian Newman's music was featured in the 2011 film, Friends with Kids.
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Brian Newman has performed with Gaga on the special, A Very Gaga Thanksgiving, The Today Show, the MTV Video Music Awards, and BBC Radio.
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Brian Newman arranged and appeared on Lady Gaga's jazz album with Tony Bennett, Cheek to Cheek, and later their second album, Love for Sale.
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Brian Newman collaborated with Gaga on "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" from his Showboat album.
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Brian Newman is married to Angie Pontani, a burlesque dancer who was Miss Exotic World 2008.