Brandon Suarez Quartet
Rising Tenor Saxophonist
Up-and-coming NYC tenor saxophonist blending bebop, Cuban influences, and classic vocal jazz traditions.
About
<cite index="33-1,33-2">Tenor saxophonist Brandon Suarez is a rising young star on the New York jazz scene. Born in Cuba and raised in Miami, Florida, Suarez's style is influenced by bebop, classic vocal jazz, and Cuban music.</cite> <cite index="33-5">His international performances include the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Aarhus Jazz Festival, and joining renowned saxophonists Vincent Herring and Eric Alexander on a tour of Japan.</cite> <cite index="33-6">His debut album, Introducing, came out on the Cellar Music label in 2025.</cite>
Music Style
<cite index="28-13,28-14">Tenor saxophonist Brandon Suarez's Introducing showcases his vision of blending timeless elegance with youthful vitality. Inspired by jazz legends such as John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, Suarez approaches the Great American Songbook as both a guardian and a creative interpreter.</cite>
Background
- Hometown
- Miami, Florida (originally from Cuba)
- Education
- Juilliard School
- Instruments
- saxophone (tenor)
- Active
- 2010s-present
Similar Artists
If you like John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins — you'll love this artist
Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Brandon Suarez Quartet's next NYC show is Thursday, July 9 at Winnie's Jazz Club.