About Me

Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist, composer, and arranger whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. Kevin is a sought-after sideman and bandleader, captivating audiences across Michigan with his dynamic performances. As a sideman, he was selected to be apart of the prestigious, donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director, Christian Mcbride. He has also appeared with Jazzmeia Horn, Patrice Rushen, and Terri Lynn Carrington at the Carr Center, Detroit School of the Arts, and the Detroit Institute of the Arts Museum with the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble, a outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist, Geri Allen. Also, Christian Sands and Immanuel Wilkins at the Monterey Jazz Festival in 2021 with the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. As a band leader, he has performed at Cliff Bells, Blue Llama Jazz Club, GRNoir, 333 Lounge, etc. His latest project as a bandleader, "For the Culture," released in 2021, serves as a tribute to African American heritage, weaving together the soulful rhythms and melodies of Black American Music. Kevin recently founded "Black Renaissance," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. His repertoire, a fusion of contemporary, straight-ahead, gospel, R&B, and original compositions, heralds a new era/brings a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity, resilience, and unwavering faith. Kevin is currently a fourth-year Jazz Studies major at Michigan State University, studying under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker, where he is also a member of MSU Jazz Orchestra I. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz luminaries such as Bob Nixon, Diego Rivera, and Vincent Herring, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development.