Bunk Johnson Brazz Band
The Bunk Johnson Brazz Band emerged in the Spring 2010 from the roots of collective improvisation, curiosity, and like minds. All members are natives of New Iberia, Louisiana and include:
Dwalyn Jackson - Bandleader and Trumpeter
Francis Williams - Trumpet
Murray Jackson - Trombone
Andre Colbert - Trombone
Michael Bradley - Saxophone
Jamal Broussard - Sousaphone
Andre Rochelle - Snare Drum (Percussion)
Kevin Bradley - Bass Drum and Cymbal (Percussion)
The Brazz Band performs music from all genres spanning the early 1920’s to present day. This Band blends Traditional Jazz (old school) featuring musicians like Bunk Johnson and Louis Armstrong, as well as playing music that combines the essence of R&B, Soul, Funk, and Mardi Gras to form its unique style. Bunk Johnson Brazz Band is committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands, while incorporating modern music into its performance. The energetic musical conversations draw people from all backgrounds - pop to improv. The Brazz Band is not afraid to enter uncharted territories and take risks for the sake of music. Although new to the scene, all musicians are seasoned through years of experience and performances with other groups. The Bunk Johnson Brazz Band offers a wealth of talent and enjoy performing.
The Bunk Johnson Brazz Band emerged in the Spring 2010 from the roots of collective improvisation, curiosity, and like minds. All members are natives of New Iberia, Louisiana and include:
Dwalyn Jackson - Bandleader and Trumpeter
Francis Williams - Trumpet
Murray Jackson - Trombone
Andre Colbert - Trombone
Michael Bradley - Saxophone
Jamal Broussard - Sousaphone
Andre Rochelle - Snare Drum (Percussion)
Kevin Bradley - Bass Drum and Cymbal (Percussion)
The Brazz Band performs music from all genres spanning the early 1920’s to present day. This Band blends Traditional Jazz (old school) featuring musicians like Bunk Johnson and Louis Armstrong, as well as playing music that combines the essence of R&B, Soul, Funk, and Mardi Gras to form its unique style. Bunk Johnson Brazz Band is committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands, while incorporating modern music into its performance. The energetic musical conversations draw people from all backgrounds - pop to improv. The Brazz Band is not afraid to enter uncharted territories and take risks for the sake of music. Although new to the scene, all musicians are seasoned through years of experience and performances with other groups. The Bunk Johnson Brazz Band offers a wealth of talent and enjoy performing.
It pains us to inform the public that one of our Brass Band family, Brother Kevin Bradley has transitioned home.
Always remember, what moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more song. We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, hopefully, we remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget!!!
Bunk Johnson Brazz Band - Brothers Forever!!!
I will Leave you with his most famous words before every performance......
"LETS MAKE IT DO WHAT IT DO!!!"
Always remember, what moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more song. We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, hopefully, we remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget!!!
Bunk Johnson Brazz Band - Brothers Forever!!!
I will Leave you with his most famous words before every performance......
"LETS MAKE IT DO WHAT IT DO!!!"
