No BS! releases No BS!
With every album, every tour, every sold out show, and every Thursday night rehearsal, No BS! Brass is finding their sound, and they might be the closest they’ve ever been on that search.
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Hooten assumes leadership of big band
“I’m humbled and honored to be able to step into this position that’s had so many great people in it in the past,” trombonist and VCU adjunct faculty member Bryan Hooten says as he is named the new director of the VCU Jazz Orchestra II.
Hooten goes home (with No BS!)
Bryan Hooten is going home, and he’s bringing one of his most popular bands with him.
Tuesdays with Richmond
Just because the week has hardly started doesn’t mean Tuesday can’t pretend like it’s Friday.
Brass boys in the studio
Richmond’s favorite brass band entered their resident studio this past weekend to record for their next album. The large group of brass players plus lone reedsman and drummer that make up No BS Brass got down to business at the eccentric and popular Minimum Wage studio.
Ombak returns to the studio
On Monday, Ombak went into the new Songwire Studios in downtown Richmond to record for their next album. Trombonist and leader Bryan Hooten said they recorded six tunes — mostly first and second takes — in about five hours. “We recorded enough music to put out a solid EP,” he said. “It covers most of the new tunes we’ve started playing since the first album.”
Trio of Justice: Without hesitation
The other day, I ambushed Trio of Justice (formerly R2DToo), a relatively new band comprised of Reggie Pace, Reginald Chapman, and Devonne Harris, after one of their rehearsals. In an exclusive video interview, they all speak with the same humor, spontaneity and sophistication that inspire their music.
Ombak: On record and in collaboration
At RVAJazzfest, headlining band Ombak will combine with leader Bryan Hooten’s musical mentor Tim Berne. Take a step into Ombak’s world before the sparks fly at Jazzfest.
Announcing: RVAJazzfest 2010
The second RVAJazzfest will feature master saxophonist, composer, and band leader Tim Berne performing with Ombak, as well as Adam Larrabee Trio and Trio of Justice.
Fight the Big Bull at Balliceaux: A new space, a new sound
Last night, coming off of their three year gig at the restaurant and bar Cous Cous, Fight the Big Bull began their new bi-weekly residency at Balliceaux. The difference from the old home turf to the new was striking, from the band’s sound to their appearance.
