New Orleans Brass Bands: Through the Streets of the City

For more than a century, the signature sound of New Orleans has been the brass band — at once a source of celebration, collective expression, and community pride. New Orleans Brass Bands: Through the Streets of the City, brings together for the first time in one recording three musical generations that represent three dominant styles of brass bands. The 15-track, newly recorded collection spans the full spectrum of New Orleans brass band music, both as it exists today and extending back through the tradition’s history. Featured are the classic sound of the Liberty Brass Band, the modern-yet-traditional Treme Brass Band, and the funk, rap, and “bounce” influenced Hot 8 Brass Band. Together, they offer a dynamic portrait of this vibrant and distinctively American tradition.

Track Listing

101	Paul Barbarin’s Second Line Liberty Brass Band	04:14
102	The Sheik of Araby Treme Brass Band	03:41
103	Panama Liberty Brass Band	05:25
104	Liberty Funeral March Liberty Brass Band	04:52
105	Steamin’ Blues Hot 8 Brass Band	03:35
106	We Shall Walk through the Streets of the City Treme Brass Band	04:12
107	Keepin’ It Funky Hot 8 Brass Band	06:43
108	Old Rugged Cross Liberty Brass Band	05:40
109	Grazing in the Grass Treme Brass Band	04:45
110	New Orleans (After the City) Hot 8 Brass Band	06:48
111	Give Me My Money Back Treme Brass Band	04:09
112	Lily of the Valley Liberty Brass Band	03:23
113	Shake It and Break It Hot 8 Brass Band	04:32
114	Amazing Grace Treme Brass Band	03:42
115	Whoopin’ Blues Liberty Brass Band	04:02