The music of Brian Owen is as difficult to categorize as it is finely crafted. His nuanced sensibilities and unconventional creative impulses have made him in constant demand as a writer and performer in the Los Angeles music scene. Brian is unafraid of blending genres and working in new music technology.

Brian has written music for big band, brass quintet, string quartet, horn sections and small group jazz projects of all shapes and sizes. His recent compositions can be heard on the short film “It's a Googleful Life,” the Elliot Deutsch Big Band album “Weeknight Music,” and in clubs all throughout Los Angeles. Brian has also been commissioned to write several podcast show themes, video games, horn section arrangements, and big band music for middle and high school.

Owen holds an M.M degree in Jazz Performance from California State University, Long Beach and a B.A. Degree in music from Central Washington University. He is a regular member of LA's busiest salsa band, Angel Lebron y Su Sabor Latino, the grammy nominated Tim Davies' Big Band, and the Elliot Deutsch big band. Owen also teaches trumpet with The Harmony Project, bringing music to underserved communities in Los Angeles.

“A Truly Original Sound” - Josie Holtzman, Earshot Jazz

"Brian is a complete musician... He is not copying anyone's music" - Jay Thomas

"Not only is he a gifted soloist, but a fine composer in his own right" - Rick Holland, JazzRadio247.com