Brian Newman (born June 10, 1981) is an American jazz musician, singer, and trumpet player.
Newman currently holds a residency at the Rose Bar at the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City and is married to American burlesque performer Angie Pontani.
Along with other graduates from Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music, Newman began performing in venues across New York City including the Oak Room at the Plaza Hotel, and Duane Park.
[5] When he first arrived in New York, Newman served bar and waited tables between performances to help make ends meet.
[9][10] Gaga has also made random surprise appearances at Newman's gigs throughout the city which have been covered by major media outlets including E!, MTV, and VH1.