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American Routes Live with the Treme Brass Band
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Free.Location:
Recording studio at 3116 St Claude Ave Suite 2, New Orleans, LA 70117 with limited seating of 25 chairs.Dates & Times
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Join American Routes host Nick Spitzer for an evening of conversations and music with he Treme Brass Band. The Treme Brass Band, under the leadership of Benny Jones, Sr, has been keeping New Orleans brass band traditions alive since 1990. The band had a outsized role in mentoring young musicians in the New Orleans Jazz NHP's popular Music for All Ages program on Saturday mornings.
64 Parishes writer Julie M. Raimond aptly describes the origings of the bands name as:
"The “Treme” in the band’s name references the Faubourg Tremé, one of the oldest New Orleans neighborhoods and an important center for African-American and Creole culture. Jones explains that the Tremé is particularly dear to the hearts of band members because many of them were raised in this area. By acknowledging the Tremé, the band displays pride in black and Creole New Orleans history. A core mission of the Treme Brass Band is to facilitate the continuity of traditional brass band music. In order to maintain the tradition, band members wear the standard uniform of band cap and white shirt, practice traditional musical techniques, and participate in rituals such as the jazz funeral. Furthermore, they provide opportunities for musicians to play with them and learn; upcoming players can join in on weekly sessions and learn directly from seasoned musicians. In addition, the Treme Brass Band provides an educational opportunity on Saturdays at the children’s program presented by the New Orleans Jazz Historical Park, where they teach youngsters the music and instill in them the respect due this long-standing tradition".
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