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 19th 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.

“...speaking of dazzling, Manhattan Brass is off the chart...sounds like they can play anything. Highly recommended...fabulous playing”
- Fanfare Magazine

“Outstanding readings by Manhattan Brass”
- American Record Guide

“The Manhattan Brass has the right timing and sense of rhythm to give to these four pieces of mine the ideal feeling and balance. I was so happy when my old friend Lew Soloff called home to tell me they were recording my compositions.”
- Paquito D'Rivera

Their latest CD release; “New York Now” is now available in all international music markets on ENJA Records. This is a landmark recording, their second of all NY composers with MB comissions by Wynton Marsalis and Daniel 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.” Other composers include the premiere recording of Paquito D'Rivera's brass quintet (Four Songs) and a total redux of Bernstein's classic “West Side Story”. Manhattan Brass is Wayne du Maine and Lew Soloff, trumpets -- RJ Kelley, horn -- Michael Seltzer, trombone and David Taylor, bass trombone.

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