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New Birth Brass Band

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The New Birth Brass Band was formed by trumpeter and vocalist James Andrews. The intent was a renewal of New Orleans brass band tradition. As Andrews stated “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 debut album D-Boy, produced by Allen Toussaint, was released on February 25, 1997.[1]

References

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