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Braxton Headley’s Jazz Journey | Fort Wayne News
Braxton Headley, just 17 and the lone returning member of NYO Jazz, is leading the charge on their Asia tour while mentoring newcomers—proof that his journey from a kid in the Count Basie Orchestra audience to bass virtuoso and rising jazz star is no accident. With stops in Shanghai, Bangkok, and Taiwan, plus a Carnegie Hall encore, Braxton’s summer also includes a coveted spot at the Vail Jazz Workshop, a program that admits just 12 students nationwide. And yes, he’s the nephew of Grammy and Tony winner Heather Headley—though his talent speaks for itself. This is the young musician jazz fans…
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