The front row at jazz trumpeter Brian Newman’s show this past weekend at Las Vegas’ NoMad got a surprise treat in the form of Lady Gaga, who appeared, unannounced, onstage with Brian to perform a few tunes. According to LasVegasRun.com, the singer’s been popping up on other stages after her “Jazz & Piano” residency performance at the Park MGM, where NoMad is also located. Turns out Brian handled bandleading and arranging duties for Gaga’s residency shows, among other collaborations. (He co-produced her “La Vie En Rose” for “A Star Is Born,” as well, according to his website.) Decked out in a black and gold bodysuit with metallic leafing across the front and fishnets, the singer alternately crawled around the stage, cuddled up to The Doors’ guitarist Robby Kreiger and belted out her vocal part while Grammy-winning trumpeter and acclaimed film score composer Terence Blanchard contributed his voice to what turned out to be a serious jam session. Her residency continues in December.
