Brandon Wright

"Brandon Wright is a young White cat who sounds like an old Black man."
-Fred Wesley

Some Selected Press:


“A young tenor saxophonist with plenty to say.” – NJ Star Ledger

“Wright is definitely one to watch out for” – Jazz Times

“Wright boasts a brawny, coruscating tenor tone, a commendable sense of dramatic climax in his solos, and an even more admirable avoidance of clichés.
–Hot House Jazz

“…it's Brandon Wright's ability to go from cool to hot and everything in between that proves to be his greatest strength on "Boiling Point".”
–All About Jazz

“…the first step in a long, satisfying solo career, but it’s also another hopeful sign that jazz will remain vital and alive for years more to come.” –Something Else Reviews

“…a talented innovator of great promise.” –All About Jazz

“…more than capable balladeer with that warm hearty tone that indicates he can wring out the emotion that a jazz standard demands.”
-Audiophile Audition

“…Wright's big sound and technical precision enable him to deliver fresh, creative lines…” –All About Jazz

“Brandon Wright’s new album is fearless, aggressive and fun, ablaze with a catchy tunefulness that sets up a lot of memorable solo work…”
–Lucid Culture

“He shines by mixing his big tone with lyricism and spacious playing.” – AllMusic.com