Sage Levan is a boundary-breaking trumpet artist who uses melody as narrative. Their music blurs the lines between alt-pop, chamber jazz, and experimental poetry. With lyrics like journal entries and trumpet lines that feel like whispers or cries, Sage is a voice for vulnerability and personal truth.
Trained in contemporary performance and poetry, Sage developed a unique sound that integrates spoken word with lush brass textures. Their compositions unfold like emotional maps—unpredictable, layered, and cinematic.
In live sets, they often loop trumpet motifs and layer them under sparse beats or ambient pads. Their EP Paper Tongues became a cult favorite for its honesty and textured horn arrangements.
Sage teaches trumpet as a tool for exploration and self-expression. Their students learn to experiment, break rules, and find their voice. For Sage, the trumpet isn’t just an instrument—it’s a language of the soul.