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The Rebirth Brass Band rose from the streets of New Orleans to international renown with a mix of the brass-band tradition and a refreshingly modern sensibility. The Rebirth Brass Band mastered the traditional jazz sound of their hometown and then melded it with funk, R&B and, most recently, hip-hop, they are as capable with spirituals and rags as it is with brass-band boogie.

Formed in the early ‘80’s by Philip Frazier, Keith Frazier and Kermit Ruffins, all former schoolmates, the band has evolved from playing the streets of the French Quarter to playing festivals and stages all over the world. The band is a regular highlight of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, where their 1982 performance led to a record deal, and a strong loyal audience following. As always, the Rebirth Brass Band promises to get the party started Crescent City-style and then take listeners on a stirring ride through traditions old and new.

Kermit Ruffins has moved on to form his own band The Barbeque Swingers, and has himself become quite the local celebrity. Rebirth's longstanding regular Tuesday night gig at the Maple Leaf Bar in New Orleans has become a mainstay on the city’s music itinerary. Their drummer Derrick Tabb, was in 2009 picked as a finalist for the CNN Heroes award, for his founding commitment to the Roots of Music after school program in the city of New Orleans.

Rebirth as they are affectionately known in the Big Easy, is always on call and have earned their reputation by showing up and “taking it to the streets.”

In the ongoing wake of the disaster that was/is Katrina, Rebirth has taken become a role model for young musicians to look up to in learning about and maintaining their long and rich musical heritage.

The current line up of the band is Phil Frazier-Tuba, Keith Frazier-Bass Drum, Derek Shezbie-Trumpet, Glen Andrews- Trumpet, Stafford Agee-Trombone, Corey Henry-Trombone, Derrick Tabb-Snare Drum, Vincent Broussard-Saxophone, and Chaderick Honore-Trumpet Source: James Nadal

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Book Review

Roll With It: Brass Bands in the Streets of New Orleans

Read "Roll With It: Brass Bands in the Streets of New Orleans" reviewed by Florence Wetzel


Roll With It: Brass Bands in the Streets of New Orleans Matt Sakakeeny 248 pages ISBN: 978-0-8223-5567-0 Duke University Press 2013 In his fascinating book Roll With It: Brass Bands in the Streets of New Orleans, ethnomusicologist and journalist Matt Sakakeeny delves deep into one of the great institutions of American music. In this searingly honest portrait of 21st-century brass bands, Sakakeeny shares the stories of musicians in three contemporary brass bands: Rebirth, ...

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Rebirth Brass Band: Rebirth of New Orleans

Read "Rebirth of New Orleans" reviewed by Wade Luquet


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 fast-paced, funked up horn party with a contagious beat that makes it difficult to sit still. Formed in 1983 by two brothers, tubaist Phil Frazier and bass drummer Keith Frazier, along with the beloved trumpeter Kermit Ruffins, Rebirth has been New Orleans' go-to party band, its ...

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Rebirth Brass Band Perform With Sol Roots And Gordon Sterling At The Hamilton Live

Rebirth Brass Band Perform With Sol Roots And Gordon Sterling At The Hamilton Live

Source: 9th Floor Music

Closing out 2023 with a bang, New Orleans musical heavyweights Rebirth Brass Band appear for a two night run at The Hamilton Live in Washington D.C, also featuring the fierce funk/soul guitarist Sol Roots on December 30th, and the talented group Gordon Sterling & The People on December 31th. Rebirth Brass Band Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a globally renowned paragon of the New Orleans' brass band tradition. They are celebrated for melding their tradition with second-line, funk, jazz, soul, ...

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Jazz this week: Rebirth Brass Band, Shotgun Jazz Band with Charlie Halloran, and more

Jazz this week: Rebirth Brass Band, Shotgun Jazz Band with Charlie Halloran, and more

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

With the start of the fall presenting season still a couple of weeks away, the schedule of live jazz and creative music in St. Louis is a bit light this weekend, but it does feature two bands bringing a bit of New Orleans to our town, plus some other noteworthy shows. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, August 30 Pianist Carolbeth True and Two Times True with saxophonist Larry Johnson will perform at Evangeline's, and this week's “Grand Center Jazz ...

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StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: The return of Rebirth Brass Band

StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: The return of Rebirth Brass Band

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

This week, let's take a look at some videos of New Orleans' Rebirth Brass Band, who will be coming back to St. Louis to perform on Friday, September 1 at the Atomic Cowboy Pavilion. Formed in 1983 by brothers Keith and Phillip Frazier, Rebirth Brass Band is, along with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, one of the longest running of the contemporary groups re-inventing the New Orleans brass band tradition. Their most recent recording is 2014’s Move Your Body on ...

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Jazz This Week: David Sanborn, Rebirth Brass Band, Chick Corea, Ku-Umba Frank Lacy, Stanley Clarke Band, and More

Jazz This Week: David Sanborn, Rebirth Brass Band, Chick Corea, Ku-Umba Frank Lacy, Stanley Clarke Band, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

It's the busiest week for jazz and creative music so far this fall in St. Louis, with a half- dozen touring headliners passing through town in the next seven days. Let's go to the highlights.... Tonight, alto saxophonist and Kirkwood's own David Sanborn returns home to begin a four- night run continuing through Saturday at Jazz at the Bistro. Sanborn will be accompanied on this visit by an all-St. Louis rhythm section, with Eric Slaughter on guitar, U City's Peter ...

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Jazz This Week: Ralph Towner, Sto Jazz Orchestra, Sherman Irby, Clayton Brothers Quintet, Rebirth Brass Band, and More

Jazz This Week: Ralph Towner, Sto Jazz Orchestra, Sherman Irby, Clayton Brothers Quintet, Rebirth Brass Band, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

Along with Halloween and the conclusion of baseball's World Series, there's a whole lot of jazz and creative music happening in St. Louis over the next few days. So, without further ado, let's go straight to the highlights: On Thursday, Ralph Towner, known for his work with the Paul Winter Consort and Oregon as well as his own recordings, will perform a free solo guitar concert for the Jazz at Holmes series at Washington University. Also on Thursday, Robbie's House ...

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Rebirth Brass Band Returning to the Gramophone on Sunday, October 30

Rebirth Brass Band Returning to the Gramophone on Sunday, October 30

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

New Orleans' Rebirth Brass Band (pictured) is coming back to town to play at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 30 at The Gramophone, sharing a bill with St. Louis' own Funky Butt Brass Band. The RBB's last visit to the Gateway City was in July of this year for a concert at Bandwagon Hall in South County and performances with the Compton Heights Concert Band, and they also performed at The Gramophone in October 2010. Tickets for Rebirth Brass Band and ...

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Jazz This Week: Rebirth Brass Band, Ronnie Burrage, Willie Akins, and More

Jazz This Week: Rebirth Brass Band, Ronnie Burrage, Willie Akins, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

Like most of the rest of the midsection of the USA, St. Louis is mired in some truly nasty summer weather this week, but there are several jazz and creative music performances coming up in the next few days that should be worth braving the inferno-like conditions. Here's what's happening: Tonight, guitarist Brian Vaccaro will lead a trio in a free concert for the Jazz at Holmes series at Washington University, and saxophonist Tim Cunningham plays a free outdoor concert ...

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Recording

One Track Mind: Rebirth Brass Band, "Shrimp and Gumbo" (2011)

One Track Mind: Rebirth Brass Band, "Shrimp and Gumbo" (2011)

Source: Something Else!

Rebirth Brass Band comes out hotter than a pistol on “Shrimp and Gumbo," another in the long line of lip-smacking New Orleans songs about food, yet there remains an underlying theme of musicianship. As with its original version, written by legendary Fats Domino producer Dave Bartholomew, the song bears little resemblance to any Bourbon Street cliche—instead shivering, clattering and shaking with a Creole-inspired island flare. Trumpeter Glen Andrews and Co. expertly revive that cool-rocking mambo beat, updating the track with ...

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Rebirth Brass Band to Play Saturday, July 23 at Bandwagon Hall

Rebirth Brass Band to Play Saturday, July 23 at Bandwagon Hall

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

New Orleans' Rebirth Brass Band (pictured) is returning to St. Louis for a concert at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23 at Bandwagon Hall, 2151 Lemay Ferry Rd. in south county. While they're in town, RBB also will appear as guest performers with the Compton Heights Concert Band at two free outdoor concerts, on Sunday, July 24 at Francis Park and Monday, July 25 at Tower Grove Park. The RBB last played in St. Louis in October 2010 at The Gramophone. ...

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Jazz This Week: Joshua Redman Trio, Tierney Sutton, Rebirth Brass Band, Nicole Johanntgen, Bee vs. Moth, and More

Jazz This Week: Joshua Redman Trio, Tierney Sutton, Rebirth Brass Band, Nicole Johanntgen, Bee vs. Moth, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

It's another busy week for jazz and creative music in St. Louis, with several touring acts in town offering a variety of musical styles. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, saxophonist Joshua Redman begins a four-night stand with his trio, featuring bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Gregory Hutchinson, at Jazz at the Bistro. For more about Redman and some video samples of the trio in action, see this post from last Saturday. Thursday night offers several interesting choices, with the ...

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