Mike Olander, bass drum/leader Andrew Gillespie, snare drum Mike Mello, sousaphone Zack Lozier, trumpet Adam Rossmiller, trumpet Gus Sandberg, saxophone Scott Agster, trombone Scott Moriarity, trombone Frequent Contributors: Rob Seeger, Andy Hakala, Matt Hanzelka, Eric Johnson, Paul Gronert, Erik Jacobson
Influences
The brass band family... Rebirth, Dirty Dozen, New Birth, Treme, Hot 8, Soul Rebels, Stooges, Forgotten Souls, Lil Rascals, Olympia, Mahogany, Paulin Brothers, Pinstripe, Coolbone, The New Orleans sounds... Kermit Ruffins' BBQ Swingers, Harry Connick Jr, Bob French, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Trombone Shorty, the Meters, Preservation Hall, Regional sounds... Digdowns, Youngblood...
Sounds Like
The streets of New Orleans - brass, drums, percussion, vocals and chants.
The traditions of the second line mixed with modern inspirations.
The Jack Brass Band (The JBB) hails from Minneapolis, MN. Formed in 1999, the band has played mostly regionally in the Twin Cities area (clubs, festivals, parades, private parties, and wedding receptions) - but has also made appearances in Winnipeg; Chicago; Rock Island, IL; Mankato; St Cloud; Duluth; Eau Claire, WI; Okoboji, IA; Las Vegas; Durham, England; and, of course, New Orleans.
Based on the traditions and music of the secondline bands of New Orleans (like the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rebirth Brass Band, etc), they blend old school jazz from the era of Louis Armstrong, as well as playing music that combines the essence R&B, Soul, Funk, and Mardi Gras.
JBB's sophomore CD, "You Don't Know Me" was released late December 2005, and features original material, as well as covers from Stevie Wonder, Duke Ellington, Horace Silver, Eddie Harris, and Michael Jackson.
In 2008, The JBB released their third CD, "Traditionally Speaking" which is a tip of the cap to the brass band culture and musical brothers, uncles, and fathers they have grown to know both on a professional and personal level through sharing this music. Guest vocalist, James "12" Andrews from one of New Orleans' famous musical families is featured - and liner notes by friend of the band, Ben Jaffe of Preservation Hall Jazz Band Fame.
