new basics brass band

For Recordings:

"...the song writing is impressive. One thing that's pretty amazing about New Basics is th fact that the songs are catchy, singable and posess what is commonly referred to as a 'phat groove.' But the band members pay respect to their jazz roots without getting uppity about it. Very refreshing."
-Cringe Magazine review of Generous Portions

"... the New Basics tweak the nouveau-New Orleans marching band formula with sound bites, sampling, myriad musical quotes, and an abundant sense of humor added to a clean multidimensional sound..."
-Columbus Dispatch review of Generous Portions

"New Basics Brass Band's five song EP is the best Christmas disk to cross my CD player this season because- and this is important- the jazzy combo knows how to have fun on stage and in the studio... Each performance is a delight, emphasized by accomplished performances and solos."
- Columbus Alive review of Shake Christmas

For Live Performances:

"The band was a big hit on Saturday night at a crowded Oldfield' On High..."
- The Other Paper

"Especially rewarding in live performance..."
- Columbus Dispatch

"My new favorite local group... always-hot..."
- The Other Paper

" In person, the band members are an affable, modest group of musicians. On stage, the six strike a mix of relaxed showmanship and impressive technique. Arrangements are executed with close precision, solos are passed on and received with deliberate confidence. All this this leaves the listener with a sense of cool professionalism."
- Columbus Alive
- nbbb