Brian has made television appearances on ABC’s “Good Morning America”, BET’s “Jazz Discovery” program and the Emmy Award-winning, “The Wayne Brady Show”. Additionally, Owens spent three years as a lead vocalist with the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America at Scott Air Force Base, IL. That experience helped Brian to greatly expanded his repertoire and begins to perfect his signature style of complex, yet understated vocal interpretation.
Like many gifted vocalists raised in the church, Owens has strong ties to his faith. His first musical training came from his father, a crooner in his own right. After his experience signing with the Air Force Band, Owens experienced a major turning point in his career in 2005. He was invited to sing at a tribute for Dianne Reeves and was also invited to participate in her master class and performance at Carnegie Hall in April 2006. “Working with Dianne Reeves and playing at Carnegie Hall was an amazing experience,” recalls Brian. “I truly believe it was a defining moment in my progression as a vocal musician, to work with and learn so much from everyone involved and to then share that with a live audience.”

In June of 2008, Brian completed an EP of original compositions entitled, The Cole Sessions, written in honor of his newest inspiration, his first-born son, Ellington Cole Owens. The album celebrates life, love and legacy through soulful compositions rooted in traditional soul, jazz, gospel, and folk -- with a touch of the contemporary as well.
Owens holds a B.A. degree in Music from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and in fall 2007, served as senior lecturer in the field of African-American Music History. Today, Owens serves as a guest lecturer and is currently developing an outreach program designed to nurture and help develop young artist.

He is currently finishing plans for the release of a full CD or original material in the summer of 2010, and is booking tour dates that will carry the message of The Cole sessions throughout the nation