Lowdown Brass Band

August 25, 2017 at 6pm

Lowdown Brass Band, hailing from Chicago, is a horn-driven ensemble with strong roots in the ‘New Orleans second line’ tradition. A fierce sousaphone sets the foundation for trumpets, trombones and saxophones that intertwine in a cacophony of tight lead lines, spontaneous call-and-response and bombastic brass attacks. While taking a page from the jazz and blues giants of the past, Lowdown Brass Band melds modern funk, hip-hop, reggae and pop into a unique style. Their live shows, which feature high-energy, dynamic vocalists, hip-hop MC’s and body movement, have delighted audiences at venues throughout the United States and across the globe, including The Metro, Lincoln Hall, House of Blues, The Promontory, and the Cotai Jazz and Blues Festival.