Three New Orleans brass bands spanning three musical generations with three dofferent approaches and touching most of the relevant bases.
Hughesy's assessment: A good starting point those keen to dip the big toe into the New Orleans brass band sound. Clinically recorded, but lacks the zip you might find out in the streets. Worthwhile.
Tracklist: Paul Babarin’s Second Line (Liberty Brass Band); The Sheik of Araby (Treme Brass Band); Panama (Liberty Brass Band); Liberty Funeral March (Liberty Brass Band); Steamin’ Blues (Hot 8 Brass Band); We Shall Walk Through the Streets of the City (Treme Brass Band); Keepin’ It Funky (Hot 8 Brass Band); Old Rugged Cross (Liberty Brass Band); Grazing in the Grass (Treme Brass Band); New Orleans (After the City) (Hot 8 Brass Band); Give Me My Money Back (Treme Brass Band); Lily of the Valley (Liberty Brass Band); Shake It and Break It (Hot 8 Brass Band); Amazing Grace (Treme Brass Band); Whoopin’ Blues (Liberty Brass Band)
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