Whether seen on HBO’s Treme or at their legendary Tuesday
night gig at The Maple Leaf, Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a true New
Orleans institution. Formed in 1983 by the Frazier brothers, the band has
evolved from playing the streets of the French Quarter to playing festivals and
stages all over the world. While committed to upholding the tradition of brass
bands, they have also extended themselves into the realms of funk and hip-hop
to create their signature sound.
Following the Grammy-winning Rebirth of New Orleans,
Rebirth Brass Band is at it again with Move Your Body, an infectious,
groove-laden collection of hip-shakers sure to saturate the dance floor. Rollicking
originals like "Who's Rockin, Who's Rollin'"? and "Take 'Em to
the Moon" reaffirm the band's position as head of the brass throne while
the rasta-esque "On My Way" and leave-nothing-to-the-imagination
lyrics of "HBNS" showcase the unit's talent for penning unabashed
party starters. Boasting a mastery of Rebirth's signature "heavy
funk" sound, Move Your Body pushes and swings, leaving behind an 11 track
thumbprint, approved by the Frazier brothers themselves, of a sultry Tuesday
night spent dancing on their home court at the Maple Leaf Bar in New Orleans.