New Breed Brass Band
- Music Nola
- 3 days ago
- 1 min read
While they represent a more recent addition to the scene, the members of New Breed Brass Band were born into the music (bandleader Jenard Andrews is Trombone Shorty’s nephew).
After getting their start playing festivals and parades around New Orleans, the group began developing an eclectic, adventurous sound that fused their Louisiana roots with elements of rock, funk, soul, jazz, hip-hop, and Caribbean music. Under the mentorship of Shorty (who performs as a member of the band whenever possible), New Breed released their Grammy-nominated debut, Made In New Orleans, to widespread praise in 2023, with Offbeat raving that it “truly captures the spirit of this city’s ‘we are one’ street culture that has been vital to their lives.”
The following year, New Breed took the stage at Jazz Fest ahead of the Rolling Stones, and the resulting live album led to the band’s second Grammy nomination.
“We never wanted to put any limits on our sound,” says Andrews. “We wanted to step outside the box and maybe surprise some people who think they know what a brass band can do.”
Source: NewBreedBrassBand.com
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