The LowDown Brass Band is a uniquely strong representation of Chicago Music culture. This talented all horn band leans heavily on dancehall and street beat rhythm, with the energy of conscious hip hop, jazz, reggae, and soul.

Official Youngblood Brass Band soundcloud. Making all kinds of noise with horns, drums, and vox. Traveling the world with the express purpose of lighting up your favorite stage. New EP 'Pax Instrumentals' out now. Touring resumes in 2022, with new music in tow. Available for custom studio work, arrangements, lessons, and consultation as well. All links: linktr.ee/youngbloodbrassband

The band is: David Henzie-Skogen (drums, vox, production), Tom Reschke (drums), Conor Elmes (drums), Nat McIntosh (sousaphone/trombone), Miles Lyons (sousaphone), Joe Goltz (trombone), Matt Hanzelka (trombone), Tony Barba (tenor saxophone and bass clarinet), Zach Lucas (alto and tenor saxophones), Charley Wagner (trumpet), and Adam Meckler (trumpet).

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Combining 8 horns with 2 percussionists, scratch DJ and MC, the band mixes jazz, funk and hip-hop with a raw brass sound.

Riot Jazz Brass Band hail from the grimy protoplasm of Manchester’s prolific creative scene. Since 2008, they have been spreading unconditional love and irresistable energy across the nation and continent. 


The 9-strong troupe is comprised of three trumpets, three trombones, drums, sousaphone, and fronted by the prodigious MC Chunky. The sheer enjoyment and passion which emanates from these musicians as they party on stage is as infectious as it is inspiring. 


Be prepared for a unique, genre-bending exhibition of exhilarating music fit for any occasion, guaranteed to have even the most stoic audience member on their feet and dancing like no-one is watching. 


Their original material knows no bounds; drawing from jazz, hip-hop, drum’n’bass, Balkan, trap, grime, dubstep, Latin, classical, they write and play whatever their collectively large heart desires. And the same goes for covers, which range from Britney to Bon Jovi, Shaggy to Blink 182.


This astonishing versatility and insatiable hunger to explore all corners of the musical spectrum has led to collaborations with a wide variety of artists, such as London Elektricity, Swindle, Plan B, and Skinnyman.


Highlights from their career so far include Glastonbury West Holts, WOMAD, Jazz Sous Les Pommiers, Love Supreme, and Canary Wharf Jazz Festival.



Riot Jazz Brass Band bookings:
riotjazzbrassband@gmail.com

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