The New Birth Brass Band was formed by the trumpeter and vocalist James Andrews. The intent was a renewal of New Orleansbrass band tradition. As Andrews said, "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 first album, D-Boy, produced by Allen Toussaint, was released on February 25, 1997.[1]
References
^ abBessman, Jim (8 March 1997). "NYNO's New Birth Band Gets New Beat". Billboard. 109 (10): 9, 69. ProQuest970886.