Brian Newman, born on June 10, 1981, in Mentor, Ohio, is an American jazz musician, singer, and trumpet player. He began playing trumpet at age nine and made his public debut at fourteen. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music, Newman moved to New York City, performing at venues including the Oak Room at the Plaza Hotel and Duane Park. He released the albums Live from New York City (2012), Eyes on the City (2016), and Showboat (2018), featuring the track "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood," with Lady Gaga. Newman is known for his collaborations with Lady Gaga, including performances on her specials A Very Gaga Thanksgiving and One Last Time: An Evening with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, as well as their joint albums Cheek to Cheek (2014) and Love for Sale (2021). He also contributed to Gaga's album Joanne with the track "Just Another Day." Newman holds a residency at the Rose Bar at the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City.
