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Emmy Award-Winning, Juilliard-trained jazz-R&B prodigy Braxton Cook studied Jazz Composition and graduated from Juilliard, Braxton in 2015 and proceeded to Grammy Award-nominated trumpeter Christian Scott, Christian McBride Big Band, Jon Batiste, Tom Misch, and Marquis Hill, among others. He released his debut album Somewhere In Between, in 2017, followed by his sophomore No Doubt in 2018 before going on tour across the UK and Japan and in 2019 he performed alongside Jon Batiste on the soundtrack for Pixar’s Oscar-winning film Soul. Braxton’s latest release is a 5 track body of work titled Black Mona Lisa, The milestone project sees Cook reflect on themes of black love and excellence juxtaposed with hard-hitting messages on social justice and police brutality.

He now shares the visuals for the song “Statistics”, a mellow heartfelt track that sees Braxton embodying the spirit of classic 90s R&B with his own unique flare. Underpinned by a smooth and solemn backdrop made up of airy horns, lush guitar richs and solid drum grooves, Braxton delivers a soothing performance ripe with evocative and relatable lyrics that dwell on the essence of love.

The visuals directed by Anthony Doffeck are a moody and warm affair and blend performance shots of Braxton with clips of two lovers basking in each other.

‘YOU ALREADY KNOW’ FALL 2022 TOUR DATES W/KIEFER:

Oct 09 Washington, D.C. @ Union Stage

Oct 12 Philadelphia, PA @ Ardmore Music Hall

Oct 13 New York, NY @ SOBs

Oct 18 Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s

Oct 19 San Francisco, CA @ The Independent

Oct 20 Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom

Photo Credit: Lauren Desberg