Brett Belanger is a bassist residing in Charleston, South Carolina. Originally from Greenville SC, Brett pursued his interest in playing jazz by studying at the College of Charleston where he earned a B.A. in jazz performance as well as an Artist Certificate. Shortly after moving to Charleston, Brett began playing professionally all over town and also regionally. He has worked with artists such as Quentin Baxter, Charlton Singleton, Ulysses Owens Jr., Don Braden, Melvin Jones, Leon Anderson, Jon Faddis, Kevin Bales, Spike Wilner, Scotty Barnhart, Jocelyn Gould, and Eric McPherson to name a few. In addition to performing, Brett is also an educator. He is an instructor at the Gaillard Youth All Stars camp in Charleston as well as the Hilton Head Jazz Camp. Additionally, Brett is the bass instructor at the Charleston Jazz Academy. Brett is also a composer and arranger and has had several arrangements premiered by the Charleston Jazz Orchestra.
