Rebirth Brass Band
New Orleans second-line tradition run through funk and hip-hop, and the yardstick every other brass band gets measured against.
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About Rebirth Brass Band
Rebirth Brass Band is a brass band band from New Orleans, LA, formed in 1983.
Rebirth Brass Band formed in 1983, started by high school students in New Orleans including the brothers Philip and Keith Frazier and trumpeter Kermit Ruffins, who left the group in the 1990s. Philip Frazier's tuba still anchors the band, with the bass drum and snare pushing the horns rather than following them.
The group built its reputation playing street parades and clubs, and its Tuesday night stand at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street has run for decades. "Do Whatcha Wanna" and "Casanova" became standards for other bands to pick up, and Rebirth's habit of folding funk grooves and rap hooks into parade repertoire changed what younger New Orleans brass bands played. The album "Rebirth of New Orleans" won a Grammy for Best Regional Roots Music Album in 2012.
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Questions about Rebirth Brass Band
Where is Rebirth Brass Band from?
Rebirth Brass Band is from New Orleans, LA.
Who is in Rebirth Brass Band?
Rebirth Brass Band is Keith Frazier, Philip Frazier, Stafford Agee, Byron Bernard, Vincent Broussard, Corey Henry, Chadrick Honore, Ajay Mallery, Derrick Shezbie and Reginald Stewart. Former members include Kermit Ruffins, Kenneth Austin, Reginald Stuart and Derrick Tabb.
When did Rebirth Brass Band form?
Rebirth Brass Band formed in New Orleans in 1983.
What was Rebirth Brass Band's first album?
Rebirth Brass Band's first album was Do Whatcha Wanna (1991). The latest is Move Your Body (2014).
Is Rebirth Brass Band on tour?
Yes. Rebirth Brass Band has 5 shows listed, from New Orleans, LA on Dec 27, 2026 to Solana Beach, CA on Feb 11, 2027.
What kind of music does Rebirth Brass Band play?
Rebirth Brass Band plays brass band and funk.
What festivals has Rebirth Brass Band played before?
Rebirth Brass Band has played Borderland 2026.