Rebirth Brass Band Announce the Release of Their New Album, Rebirth of New Orleans

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Rebirth Brass Band is proud to announce the release of their new album, Rebirth of New Orleans, out April 12 via Basin Street Records. The new album was produced by GRAMMY® Award Winner Tracey Freeman (Harry Connick, Jr., Kermit Ruffins). For a sample of what to expect, listen to “Do It Again.” Feel free to post and share.

Hailed by the New York Times as “a New Orleans institution,” the Rebirth Brass Band have been at the forefront of the brass band revival that they helped kick off almost 30 years ago. Formed by the Frazier brothers, Phil and Keith, along with Basin Street labelmate Kermit Ruffins in 1983, The Rebirth Brass band has gone from playing on corners in the French Quarter to selling out concert halls across the world and appearing in David Simon’s HBO hit “Tremé.” It’s been a long road, but The Rebirth Brass Band has become one of the most beloved brass bands in New Orleans and around the world.

Since their founding, they’ve developed a signature brand of heavy funk that they expand upon on their latest effort, Rebirth of New Orleans. Opener “Exactly Like You” starts the album off with a rollicking, Mardi Gras stomp. “The Dilemma” and “Do It Again" find the group locking in to a down-tempo, Latin-influenced grooves, anchored by Phil Frazier’s tuba. And “Shrimp and Gumbo” and “Feelin’ Fine” find the band effortlessly perfecting the New Orleans-style brass lines that put the city on the map.

Rebirth Brass Band were featured in the opening scene of David Simon’s hit HBO show “Tremé” as well as on the GRAMMY® nominated soundtrack. No band exemplifies the essence and soul of New Orleans like Rebirth Brass Band.

For More Information on Rebirth Brass Band or to attend a show, please contact:

David Marek • david@girlie.com • (212) 989-2222 x117
Russell Pritchett • russell@girlie.com • (212) 989-2222 x119

About Basin Street Records:
Basin Street Records was formed in 1997 and is home to music from Kermit Ruffins, Theresa Andersson, Jeremy Davenport, Dr. Michael White, Henry Butler, Jon Cleary, Jason Marsalis, Los Hombres Calientes, Irvin Mayfield, and The Headhunters. For more information, please visit www.BasinStreetRecords.com.

Celebrating 27 years in 2010, The Rebirth Brass Band has gone from playing the streets of the French Quarter to being hailed as a New Orleans institution. Combining elements of modern Jazz, Funk, and Soul with their signature style heavy brass, Rebirth has set the standard for an entire genre. With a resume that includes 14 records, performances that span 4 continents, and regular appearances on the hit HBO series "Treme," the Rebirth Brass Band is the undisputed king of the competition heavy brass band scene, and they show no signs of slowing down.