Hailed by the New York Times as “a New Orleans institution,” the Rebirth Brass Band have been at the forefront of the brass band revival that they helped kick off almost 30 years ago. Formed by the Frazier brothers, Phil and Keith, along with Basin Street labelmate Kermit Ruffins in 1983, The Rebirth Brass band has gone from playing on corners in the French Quarter to selling out concert halls across the world and appearing in David Simon’s HBO hit “Tremé.”
It’s been a long road, but The Rebirth Brass Band has become one of the most beloved brass bands in New Orleans and around the world.
Since their founding, they’ve developed a signature brand of heavy funk that they expand upon on their latest effort, Rebirth of New Orleans. Opener “Exactly Like You” starts the album off with a rollicking, Mardi Gras stomp. “The Dilemma”
and “Do It Again” find the group locking in to a down-tempo, Latin-influenced grooves, anchored by Phil Frazier’s tuba. And “Shrimp and Gumbo” and
“Feelin’ Fine” find the band effortlessly perfecting the New Orleans-style brass lines that put the city on the map.
Rebirth Brass Band were featured in the opening scene of David Simon’s hit HBO show “Tremé” as well as on the GRAMMY® nominated soundtrack. No band exemplifies the essence and soul of New Orleans like Rebirth Brass Band.
“A New Orleans institution since the 1980s, the Rebirth Brass Band updates the traditional strutting rhythms and continuous improvisation of New Orleans parades with an infusion of funk. It doesn’t need microphones, amplifiers or anything but breath and rhythm to make a crowd jump.”
—The New York Times
A Great Week!
Last night, Rebirth Brass Band was honored as Entertainer of the Year and won Album of the Year for their Grammy winning CD Rebirth of New Orleans at Gambit’s Big Easy Entertainment Awards! Today, we release Theresa Andersson’s new CD … Continue reading
And the Grammy Goes To…
The Rebirth Brass Band! Celebrate with Rebirth at the Maple Leaf Bar on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 beginning at 8p, and/or at one of 3 free shows February 16, 17, and 18 at the Howlin Wolf. For more tour dates … Continue reading
The Day Is Here! Rebirth at the Grammys
TODAY IS THE DAY! Rebirth Brass Band at the Grammys! They will perform during the Grammy pre-telecast (viewable at Grammy.com) between 1p and 3p PT (3p-5p CT). It is the pre-telecast where nearly 100 of the Grammys are actually presented. … Continue reading
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National Booking
Barron Ruth
Skyline Music
Phone: 866-531-2172
Email: barron@skylineonline.com
Local Booking/Management
Stu Schayot and Howie Kaplan
Howlin’ Wolf Management
Email: booking@rebirthbrassband.com