Hailed as a Critic's Pick, by Time Out NY magazine, Manhattan Brass is best known for its innovative programming, dynamic performances, varied, eye-opening repertoire, and commitment to educating audiences of all ages about live music and the brass idiom. Currently in its 17th season, the ensemble is an amalgam of individual virtuoso musicians, each bringing to the table their unique experience and vision. Comfortable in every genre from Gesualdo to jazz, the quintet is intent on taking brass ensemble playing to another level and bringing their audience with them.

Their latest CD release, "The Music of David Dzubay," is now available from Bridge Records or from the group's website, as well as recent release "BRASS" featuring music written by, as well as performed with, Daniel Schnyder, the virtuoso Swiss-American jazz saxophonist. Throughout its history the quintet has commissioned and premiered the works of a wide range of composers, including jazz greats Wynton Marsalis and Paquito D' Rivera. 2009 will see the recording of baroque & early music and release of two more CD's, including the premiere of Schnyder's EUPHORIA -- an over-the-top jazz/world/classical tone poem, written for the group with Schnyder on soprano sax. Schnyder's music has been described by the LA Times as "never less than compelling… an intriguing interface of jazz and classical elements."

Manhattan Brass is Wayne du Maine and Lew Soloff, trumpets -- RJ Kelley and Ann Ellsworth, horn -- Michael Seltzer, trombone and David Taylor, bass trombone.

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