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United States The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is an American brass band that has evolved from its New Orleans roots to achieve international recognition, influencing modern brass band music and collaborating with diverse artists.
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Request A ShowReleased the band's first album "My Feet Can't Fail Me Now" (1984) and is a prominent jazz record label.
Released "Mardi Gras at Montreux" (1986), capturing one of their live performances.
Signed the band in 1987 and released several albums including "Voodoo" (1989), "The New Orleans Album" (1990), "Open Up: Whatcha Gonna Do for the Rest of Your Life" (1991), "Jelly" (1993), and "This is Jazz" (1997).
Released "Ears to the Wall" (1998) and "Buck Jump" (1999).
Released "Medicated Magic" (2002) and "Funeral for a Friend" (2004).
Released "This Is the Dirty Dozen Brass Band" (2005) and "What's Going On" (2006).
Platform for artists to sell music and merchandise, used for selling official sheet music for "Blackbird Special" and "My Feet Can't Fail Me Now".
Partnership for performances on the 2023 Big Easy Cruise, with a promo code for fan savings.
Joined Little Feat on the 'Boogie Your Summer Away Tour' from July 26-August 3, 2023.
Radio station that played the first professional recording of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and helped increase their visibility in New Orleans.
Appeared on two tracks of their album "Good News for People Who Love Bad News" (2004).
Toured and recorded with the jam band, appearing on albums like "Til the Medicine Takes" (1999), "Another Joyous Occasion" (2000), "The Earth Will Swallow You" (2002), "Night of Joy" (2004), and "Jackassolantern" (2004).
Spent almost all of 1995 as the opening act for their 'Amorica Or Bust' US Tour and appeared on their album "Three Snakes and One Charm" (1996) and "By Your Side" (1999).
Collaborated on "Voodoo" (1989) and "N'Awlinz: Dis, Dat or D'udda" (2004), also featured on his compilations.
Guest appearance on the album "Voodoo" (1989).
Guest appearance on the album "Voodoo" (1989).
Collaborated on his albums "Spike" (1989), "Mighty Like a Rose" (1991), "Extreme Honey" (1997), and "King of America & Other Realms" (2024).
Collaborated on recordings and performances.
Collaborated on her album "Featuring Norah Jones" (2010).
Collaborated on recordings; Barker established the youth music program where the band originated.
Performed "My Feet Can't Fail Me Now" with the band in the documentary "Make It Funky!" (2005).
Performed "My Feet Can't Fail Me Now" with the band in the documentary "Make It Funky!" (2005).
Appeared on his album "Some Devil" (2003).
Appeared on his albums "Believe" (2003) and "Gospel Roots" (2005).
Appeared on their album "The Deepest End, Live in Concert" (2003).
Appeared on their album "Behind the Levee" (2006).
Appeared on their album "Electric Blue Watermelon" (2006).
Appeared on his album "Take It To The Street" (2008).
Appeared on their album "Tassili" (2011).
Appeared on their album "Live From The Asheville Civic Center" (2011).
Appeared on the album "Music From Tiana's Bayou Adventure" (2024).
Appeared on the album "Call It Confusion" (2023).
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band began in 1977 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The group emerged from the youth music program at the Fairview Baptist Church, which was established by Danny Barker. Initially, members included trumpet player Gregory Davis, sousaphone player Kirk Joseph, trombone player Charles Joseph, and saxophone player Kevin Harris, along with Efrem Towns on trumpet and lead vocals, Roger Lewis on saxophone, and Benny Jones and Jenell Marshall on drums. This collective formed as a rehearsal group known as The Original Sixth Ward Dirty Dozen, reflecting their connection to the Tremé neighborhood and the local social club scene. Their early performances at local clubs like Daryl’s and the Glasshouse drew attention, notably from Jerry Brock, co-founder of WWOZ, who facilitated their first professional recording in 1980.
In 1982, the band performed at Tipitina’s, marking their first appearance at a “white club” in New Orleans. This performance was a turning point, preceding their international debut in 1984 with a tour of southern Europe, arranged by promoter George Wein. The band’s first album, “My Feet Can’t Fail Me Now,” was released by Concord Jazz. This period of touring and recording led to a contract with Columbia Records in 1987. Their Columbia debut, “Voodoo” (1989), featured collaborations with Dr. John, Dizzy Gillespie, and Branford Marsalis, showcasing their ability to blend traditional New Orleans jazz with funk and bebop influences.
Over their career, spanning more than 45 years, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band has undertaken extensive global tours across five continents and over 30 countries. They have released twelve studio albums and earned a Grammy Award for Best American Roots Performance in 2023 for “Stompin’ Ground.” The band has collaborated with a wide array of artists, including Elvis Costello, Norah Jones, Modest Mouse, Widespread Panic, and DJ Logic. Their innovative sound, described as “musical gumbo,” has significantly influenced a resurgence in New Orleans brass band music, providing it with worldwide visibility.
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