Treme is an area in New Orleans where the New Orleans brass band scene came to life and Rebirth brass band is a great representation of the spirit of Treme.
“A Night in Treme,” which was on November 11, 2011 at Hill Auditorium, was an energetic show that literally got the crowd on their feet. Rebirth brass band combines traditional brass band music with funk, hip-hop and jazz to create a sound that is unique and completely their own.
Near the end of the show, the band welcomed the audience to get up on stage to dance with them. It was so incredible that spectators were able to go on stage at Hill Auditorium and jam with a famous band. The Rebirth brass band was featured on the soundtrack of the HBO series “Treme.”
There were also many featured artists during the show including Donald Harrison, Jr. who played saxophone, Christian Scott (a trumpet player), a trombone player named Glen David Andrews, and a clarinetist, Dr. Michael White. The featured artists were really talented and their solos were mind-blowing. A few of the soloists even sang vocals, too. The band played classics like “When the Saints Go Marching In” as well as some original pieces. The audience was so enthusiastic and many people were dancing and clapping along. The band really encouraged everyone to cut loose and let go of all the troubles they had encountered during the week. Overall, it was a relaxing and carefree concert and it was a great stress reliever. The Rebirth brass band provided amazing entertainment and their talent was infinite. The show really made me want to visit New Orleans because I really got a feel of the area just from seeing Rebirth perform. Next time you want to let go of your worries, listen to some Rebirth brass band.
