The New Birth Brass Band was formed by the trumpeter and vocalist James Andrews.
The intent was a renewal of New Orleans brass band tradition.
As Andrews said, "The old cats used to play a lot of sacred dirges and church hymns and traditional standards, and we just got a new spin with our own music and a new beat.
"[1] The band's first album, D-Boy, produced by Allen Toussaint, was released on February 25, 1997.
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