Ottawa Jazz Festival
The Heavyweights Brass Band | |
June 27, 2018 | |
8:00 pm | |
Ottawa, Canada |
Wednesday, June 27th Heavyweights Brass Band LIVE @ Ottawa Jazz Festival
2018 TD Ottawa Jazz Festival Proudly Presents: The Heavyweights Brass Band
Featuring:
John Pittman – Trumpet
Christopher Butcher – Trombone
Paul Metcalfe – Tenor Saxophone
Tom Richards – Sousaphone
Lowell Whitty – Drums
TICKETS HERE: smarturl.it/hwbbojf
Inspired by the New Orleans brass band tradition, the Heavyweights’original stance keeps one foot firmly rooted in the rich legacy of jazz, while one foot steps forward into the future. Like the music’s originators, the Heavyweights are unafraid to incorporate influences from disparate areas of the musical spectrum, from pop hits of the day to original compositions, from R&B and funk throwbacks to the infectious rhythms of Latin America, all woven together with the thread of adventuresome sophistication.
The uppercut ascent of the Heavyweights’ arc has been the result of relentless dedication. Touring across Canada and sharing the stage with such influential groups as The Roots, Trombone Shorty, Galactic and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble has helped build the group a loyal following. Now with their sophomore release Brasstronomical, the Heavyweights are offering a unique sound with emphasis on their original compositions. They delve deeper and more eclectically into each musical direction implied on their first album. Brasstronomical reveals the band’s music is stronger, bolder, funkier and more mature than ever before.