For almost 40 years the Dirty Dozen Brass Band has introduced the sound of New Orleans to the world. This week they return to Hawai‘i for a two island tour.
Originally founded in 1977, the band’s reputation of incorporating different music styles from jazz, to funk, to pop music has distanced them from traditional New Orleans 2nd line brass music. But the change has also allowed them to be embraced by a larger audience, in turn allowing them to popularize the sound and tradition of New Orleans music.
Founding member Rodger Lewis describes their sound like a gumbo recipe - dropping in a little bit of everything, and mixing it until you get a tasty stew.
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band performs at the Blue Note Hawai‘i tomorrow and Wednesday night. They’re on Hawai‘i Island at the Kahilu Theater in Waimea on Friday, and the Kress Theater in Hilo on Saturday.
