BrandonLee Cierley

BrandonLee Cierley is an up-and-coming saxophonist born in Tacoma, WA, and now based in Portland, OR. He effortlessly blends sounds that have shaped his musical voice, drawing on influences from jazz, hip-hop, lo-fi, and groove. During his time in Washington, BrandonLee graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science & Music.

As he rose in the music scene, BrandonLee sought out continuous instruction to master his saxophone craft, studying under instructors including Tracy Knoop, Braxton Cook, Steve Tresler, and Todd Delguidice.

As both a bandleader and solo artist, BrandonLee has showcased his talents alongside some of the most exciting producers and artists in the global music scene, including Jam of the Week founder and Portland-based trumpeter Farnell Newton, producer/instrumentalist POSY, EyeLoveBrandon, Jonny Tobin, Portland multi-instrumentalist Machado Mijiga, and Hunter Love, to name a few. In 2018, he branched out beyond his staple genre as a guest artist with Two Friends, the LA-based EDM duo, performing at sold-out music festivals Lucky and Paradiso. He has also shared the stage with world-renowned saxophonist Mike Phillips—known for performing with legends such as Michael Jackson, Prince, and Stevie Wonder—at the 2023 PDX Jazz Festival.

Performing Band:
BrandonLee Cierley – Saxophone
Machado Mijiga – Drums
Patrick Goličnik – Upright Bass
Santiago LaRochelle – Keys

EPK Link: https://solo.to/brandonleecierleymus

Artwork: William Ingham, Blue Prime (detail), 1988, Oil on canvas, 59.2”h x 55.2”w, BIMA Permanent Art Collection, Gift of Kemp & Barbara Crawford. Photo by Art Grice.

 

When

Oct 10, 2025
7:00pm – 9:00pm

Where

Frank Buxton Auditorium

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BrandonLee has performed throughout the Pacific Northwest, has been featured on Portland’s KMHD Radio, and has appeared multiple times on Seattle’s KNKX 88.5 Live Studio Sessions. Most recently, he performed under his own name at the 45th Annual Cathedral Park Jazz Festival in July 2025.

In July 2020, BrandonLee released his debut album Here Comes a New Challenger, which has garnered over 20,000 streams and earned a spot on KMHD’s “Best Single of the Year.” On July 8th, he followed with the highly anticipated summer EP Thank You for Waiting, featuring LA-based saxophonist Braxton Cook. The project was included on Spotify’s Editorial Playlist “All New Jazz,” amassing over 2 million streams and earning praise from Abe Beeson, host of KNKX’s The New Cool.

BrandonLee’s sophomore album Camaraderie also earned placements on Spotify’s “All New Jazz” and other editorial playlists, and was released through Portland-based label LofiJazzSoul. The album received critical acclaim from jazz writer Paul Rauch of All About Jazz and Robert Ham of the Jazz Society of Oregon. It continues to reach listeners worldwide, landing on major editorial playlists including “All About Jazz” and “Fresh Finds: Jazz.”

BrandonLee’s growing discography earned him a release with the Belgium-based label StereoFox, debuting his EP Pathways. His third studio album Be Water, My Friend is out now on all streaming platforms.

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