Braxton Cook

Braxton Cook is an Emmy Award-winning, 2x Grammy Award-winning, NAACP Image Award-nominated artist, known for his world-class skills as an alto saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter, producer and composer. With a blend of jazz, soul and alt-R&B, he has carved out a unique, melodic sound that has made him one of the most exciting voices of his generation. Raised in Maryland, Braxton studied saxophone under the renowned Paul Carr before attending Georgetown University and later transferring to The Juilliard School. By 18, he was already performing in iconic D.C. jazz venues, and soon after, he became a regular member of trumpeter Christian Scott's band, gaining exposure on several of his albums. He also toured and performed with Christian McBride Big Band, Tom Misch and Marquis Hill. During this time, Braxton was selected as a semi-finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition.

Braxton's solo career took off with the release of his debut EP Sketch and the subsequent album Somewhere In Between, which earned widespread acclaim and millions of streams. He has performed on major stages around the world, from Coachella to international jazz festivals, and collaborated with Grammy-winning artists like Rihanna, Solange and Jon Batiste, performing on his soundtrack for Pixar’s Oscar-winning film, Soul.

As a composer, Braxton has worked alongside Jon Batiste on the Academy Award Winning Pixar film Soul, and also worked alongside Juilliard classmate and longtime friend Kris Bower’s on Justin Simien’s Bad Hair for Hulu.

Last year, Braxton returned with My Everything. These four beautifully composed tracks present us with a dynamic, spiritually uplifting reflection on hope, family and the things that give our lives meaning. His most recent release is a track called “Not Everyone Can Go” and is the second single from his forthcoming album slated to drop late Summer 2025.