The High and Mighty Brass Band
Kevin Louis - Trumpet, vocals, percussion and dance moves
Evan Howard - Drums, percussion and shouts
Al Street - Guitar, percussion and vocals, keen observations
Mark Williams - Trombone, vocals, percussion and growls
Ron Caswell - Sousaphone/Tuba, percussion, vocals and witty comebacks
Jamie Neumann - Dance, Vocals and Percussion
Chad Gales - Alto Sax, Percussion and Vocals
Influences
Rebirth Brass Band, New Birth Brass Band, Dirty Dozen etc...
The High and Mighty Brass Band (HMBB) is a party already is progress. Their performances are both fiercely entertaining and refreshingly inspiring. Not only do they have musical talent, but they also have a level of camaraderie that highly unusual in newer groups.
The group’s sincere enthusiasm and dynamic energy connects with every audience member who is willing to participate. Their sound is a mix of classic New Orleans Funk, R&B and more modern influences of Afro-Beat and Hip Hop.
“Rolling 8 deep,” HMBB includes Kevin Louis on Trumpet, Chad Gales on Alto Sax, Mark Williams on Trombone, Ron Caswell on Tuba, Al Street on Guitar, Jess Birch on Percussion, Evan Howard on Drums and Jamie Neumann, Dancer and Percussionist: everyone sings and everyone plays.
Beginning with a heavily percussive and tribal groove, the horns weave through solos, building and stretching the energy to its limits. Just catch one of their upcoming performances in the New York City area and see for yourself!
