High and Mighty Brass

High and Mighty Brass

High-Energy Brass Fusion

A New York collective blending New Orleans funk, hip hop, and R&B into an electrifying, genre-defying brass band experience.

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About

Founded in 2009 by drummer Evan Howard, High and Mighty Brass Band is a New York-based collective known for its infectious energy and cross-genre sound. The group has become a staple at major festivals like Bonnaroo and the US Open, collaborating with legendary acts such as Galactic and Trombone Shorty.

Music Style

They combine traditional brass instrumentation with modern elements like electric guitars and full drum kits, performing both original compositions and brass-driven reinterpretations of contemporary pop and hip-hop hits.

Background

Hometown
New York, NY
Education
Manhattan School of Music
Instruments
trumpet, trombone, tuba, drums, guitar, vocals
Active
2009-present

Similar Artists

If you like Trombone Shorty, Galactic, or Rebirth Brass Band — you'll love this artist

Trombone Shorty
Both bridge New Orleans brass traditions with contemporary rock, funk, and hip hop.
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Galactic
Frequent collaborators who share a similar modern funk and jam-heavy approach to brass music.
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Rebirth Brass Band
Both emphasize the high-energy, party-focused lineage of the New Orleans brass band sound.
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Notable Collaborations

GalacticLake Street DiveDr. JohnTrombone ShortyEli "Paperboy" ReedFitz and the Tantrums
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