cookin with brass

Funky Brass

Cookin' with Brass plays a musical gumbo that nods respectfully to traditional New Orleans groups like The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Rebirth Brass Band. Their ecstatic stage shows are inspired by such great contemporary brass bands as Youngblood and Lucky Chops. These influences create a truly unique modern West Coast Funk.

Pop Playlist

Cookin' With Brass has a repertoire that spans from early Motown songs like I Want You Back by The Jackson 5 to Flowers by Miley Cyrus and other Top 40 hits plus New Orleans Brass Band favourites.  This fun band supercharges popular songs with a universal party groove, making Cookin’ With Brass the ideal band for any event.

The Perfect Party Band

Club Dates
Community Events
Concerts

Corporate Events

Fairs

Festivals

Opening Act

Private Events

Cookin' With Brass has performed at such major festivals as The Harrison Festival of the Arts, SurreyFest, The Harmony Arts Festival, The Surrey Fusion Festival, Hats Off Days, The Surrey Tree Lighting Festival and The Irish Fusion Festival. They have brought their Funky Brass sounds  to many special events including The Vancouver Symphony Day of Music, The Whiskey Smoke at Hastings Racecourse, Granville Block Party, Main Street Car Free Day and Sounds of Summer in Surrey. Cookin' With Brass has also performed for corporate events for such cleints as Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of BC & Yukon in addition to major gala evenings including The Soirée for Family Services of Greater Vancouver...even a wedding!

"Music is the Healing Force of Nature"

Albert Ayler (Jazz Saxophonist)

Cookin' With Brass is a collective of 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, sax, tuba and drums. Based in Vancouver BC, the band features diverse, talented musicians that proudly include female and BIPOC horn players. Their mission is to spread joy and a sense of community through Funky brassy music.  The signature finale of every concert breaks the barrier between musicians and audience with a boisterous interactive 2nd line parade through the crowd.  The joyful release of such incredible musical energy is cathartic. Every performance of Cookin' With Brass is a shared experience of all people harmoniously celebrating together.

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