To Be Continued Brass Band is rolling out their first self-produced self-titled album, a source of major pride for the 10 year old band. Their two other CDs, produced by Blue Train productions, ...

Vierge, a French word meaning “blank” or “unspoiled” — virgin or maiden — has unexpectedly become the perfect title for the ...

There’s something honorable – and just a bit unexpected – in the way that one musical crew from one of America’s most vibrant musical cities has helped resuscitate and revitalize a sound many fans ...

Largely credited with the revival of brass bands in New Orleans, Rebirth Brass Band continues its tradition of bringing high spirited music to its band of loyal followers. Rebirth of New Orleans is a ...

The birthplace of the Rebirth was Joseph F. Clark Senior High School. Tuba player Philip Frazier, his brother Keith, who played bass drum, and their buddy Kermit Ruffins, a trumpeter, joined forces ...

Forever at the heart of New Birth is the dynamic rhythm team of bass drummer Cayetano “Tanio” Hingle and Kerry “Fatman” Hunter. These two original members have been the constants of the group that has ...

Go ahead, make my day! The Dirty Dozen Brass Band does precisely that every time out. This compilation, drawn from Voodoo (1989), The New Orleans Album (1990), and Open Up - Whatcha Gonna Do for the ...

When he was 18 years old Christopher Butcher travelled to New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz music, on a family vacation and it set the course of his career. “It totally changed my life, seeing kids ...

Wingates Brass Band, based in Westhoughton, has released a new CD. The album has 13 tracks and is entitled Extremes. Conductor Andrew Berryman said: “The idea was to bring together the many ...

Anyone planning to see the Richmond-based No BS! Brass Band for the first time should leave any preconceptions at the door. Imagine a New Orleans-inspired, horn-driven band fitting comfortably on the ...

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band makes its sixth appearance on Mountain Stage, recorded live in Charleston, W.V. Widely credited with revitalizing the sound of New Orleans jazz, the band blew down musical ...