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.


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Paul Barbarin’s Second Line Liberty Brass Band 04:14

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The Sheik of Araby Treme Brass Band 03:41

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Panama Liberty Brass Band 05:25

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Liberty Funeral March Liberty Brass Band 04:52

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Steamin’ Blues Hot 8 Brass Band 03:35

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We Shall Walk Through the Streets of the City Treme Brass Band 04:12

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Keepin’ It Funky Hot 8 Brass Band 06:43

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Old Rugged Cross Liberty Brass Band 05:40

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Grazing in the Grass Treme Brass Band 04:45

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New Orleans (After the City) Hot 8 Brass Band 06:48

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Give Me My Money Back Treme Brass Band 04:09

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Lily of the Valley Liberty Brass Band 03:23

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Shake It and Break It Hot 8 Brass Band 04:32

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Amazing Grace Treme Brass Band 03:42

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Whoopin’ Blues Liberty Brass Band 04:02