Brendan McGovern was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. He studied classical piano and jazz saxophone as he played in the Roosevelt High School Jazz band. He went to UW, and graduated in 2017 with a degree in Jazz studies. He has since picked up clarinet and flute and now plays all four instruments regularly. Brendan’s little big band is a new project that consolidates his love of traditional jazz and fusion music with his current feelings as an artist and activist in times of crisis.