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In a world of war, poverty, ecological disasters, dissent and conflict in the social fabric of society, Marvin Gaye found himself looking to the heavens in 1971 and asking the heartfelt question What’s Going On? And with that Gaye created the unqualified masterpiece of his astounding career, an album addressing these questions of an uncertain world.
In 2006, with the same questions looming even larger, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band has borrowed on Gaye’s inspiration to create a crowning achievement in their own career, which spans more than three decades of innovation and leadership in New Orleans music and beyond.
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"There have always been quite a few up and coming young talented musicians from New Orleans. But in my opinion, Jamelle Williams stands out amongst the pack as one of the most exceptional young jazz trumpeters to grace the Crescent City. He is versatile, swings his butt off, plays with elegance, fire and soulfulness! He is amongst my favorite young jazzmen from New Orleans." -Leroy Jones.
A freewheeling, horn-driven contemporary ensemble in the Basin Street tradition, the Rebirth Brass Band mixes it up in a variety of exuberant styles. They pump out passion, celebration, and a rollicking, street-wise stream of non-stop partying. According to All Music Guide's Ron Wynn, their choice of gutbucket moan, holiday stomp, hurtin' wails, and rigorous, high-stepping march covers the R&B highs and lows of the Delta's musical territory.
Described as neo-bop, a youthful direction for New Orleans Jazz, the band took shape at Alfred Lawless High School in 1982 from seven sounds: founder Kermit Ruffins and Gardner Ray Green on trumpet, Keith "Wolf" Anderson and Reggie Stewart on trombone, leader Philip Frazier on tuba and sousaphone, and Kenneth Austin and Keith "Bass Drum Shorty" Frazier managing percussion--Austin on snare drum and Frazier on bass drum and cymbal. They originally called themselves the Rebirth Jazz Band but have recorded most of their albums under the name Rebirth Brass Band.
Imagine blending the sounds of Mardi Gras funk, soft rock, and reggae so seemingly it defies category. Now shrink that idea into a seven-piece ensemble, add a hip hop sensibility plus a hundred years of New Orleans jazz tradition, and you'll get the Louisiana sound known as the Soul Rebels. This shrewd crew of college trained multi-instrumentalists are forcing listeners to "Let your mind be free" as they "Work it out" on the dance floor. There music is utterly uplifting and hard core leaving fans with a myriad of intrinsic sounds and songs to enjoy.
