Ian Brighton is a versatile multi-instrumentalist with a range spanning jazz, funk, Americana, Country, Bossa Nova, and Samba.  Specializing in woodwinds, keyboards, ukelele and Brazilian percussion, Ian has performed with numerous groups including DeVotchKa, The Motet, Samba Dende, Ginga, and Bonnie and Taylor Sims to name just a few.  

With sonic roots immersed in the vibrant world and folk music scene of Boulder County, Colorado,  Ian’s musical journey is informed by a cross-pollination of influences that create a one-of-a-kind sound. Currently, Ian performs with Michele Castro, Antonio Lopez, and leads his own ensembles with his son James Brighton.