This release is the collaboration between friends spanning from Toronto, Portland, Seattle & Florida. All these producers and friends I have collaborated with bring a unique sound to their production, blending jazz, beats & other influences.
I chose the name “Pathways” because music is often a reason to get together with people from across the globe, ultimately enrichening each other’s lives.
BrandonLee Cierley
THE RELEASE
June 19 - Methods (w/ AoKelly, Tennishu & Saige Wolley)
July 17 - Pathways EP
US saxophonist BrandonLee Cierley marks his debut on Stereofox Records with a stellar collaborative release.
Pathways is a dynamic 4-track instrumental EP that seamlessly blends jazz, hip-hop, and soul into a captivating sonic experience.
The project brings together a stellar lineup of musicians and producers from across the United States, creating an expansive and immersive soundscape. Featuring a powerhouse roster of collaborators — including Tennishu (trumpeter for Butcher Brown), EyeLoveBrandon (producer for Sarah Kang), Farnell Newton (touring trumpeter for Jill Scott), rapper Saige Wolley, and producers Winks, AoKelly, and Jetfueljayy — the project stands as a testament to the power of collaboration in the modern blend of jazz & hip-hop.
From lush saxophone melodies and soulful trumpet lines to laid-back guitar riffs and head-nodding hip-hop beats, Pathways delivers a next-level jazzhop journey that both honors tradition and pushes boundaries.
THE ARTIST
BrandonLee Cierley
BrandonLee Cierley is a Portland-based saxophonist, known for blending modern jazz with elements of groove, r&b, and hip hop. He has worked alongside artists like Braxton Cook, Farnell Newton, and has shared stages with acts like LA’s Two Friends and legendary saxophonist Mike Phillips at the 2023 PDX Jazz Festival. His recorded work has been widely featured, with multiple live sessions on Seattle’s KNKX and steady airplay on Portland’s KMHD Jazz Radio.
- Featured on Spotify's Smooth Jazz Beats, Fresh New Jazz, Road Trip to Tokyo, Chill LoFi Beats, Fresh Finds: Jazz
- Worked with Braxton Cook, Farnell Newton, Jonny Tobin
- Performed alongside Two Friends and legendary saxophonist Mike Phillips
- Live sessions on Seattle's KNKX
- Frequent airplay on stations across the US, including Portland’s KMHD Jazz Radio
- Funded by the Regional Arts & Culture Council
