New Birth Brass Band

The New Birth Brass Band was formed by the trumpeter and vocalist James Andrews. The intent was a renewal of New Orleans brass band tradition. As Andrews said, "The old cats used to play a lot of sacred dirges and church hymns and traditional standards, and we just got a new spin with our own music and a new beat."[1]

The band's first album, D-Boy, produced by Allen Toussaint, was released on February 25, 1997.[1]

References
  1. Bessman, Jim (8 March 1997). "NYNO's New Birth Band Gets New Beat". Billboard. 109 (10): 9, 69. ProQuest 970886.


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