This City won't wash away. This City won't ever drown.’ The words of outlaw poet Steve Earle echo through The Heavyweights Brass Band's newest release, This City.

This live performance video was shot as The Heavyweights Brass Band celebrated the launch of their album "This City" featuring Jackie Richardson, Kevin Breit and Street Brass March 29th at Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON CANADA.

The band recently released their highly anticipated third full-length album. The Heavyweights took a pilgrimage to the city that has inspired them since their inception. Recorded in New Orleans, the cradle of jazz, with a second-line of special guests from groups such as Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Trumpet Mafia and many more, the Heavyweights bring a fresh, energetic take on a deeply grounded tradition.

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.

Check out out new album This City
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The Heavyweights Brass Band:
John Pittman - Trumpet
Paul Metcalfe - Saxophone
Chris Butcher - Trombone
Tom Richards - Sousaphone
Lowell Whitty - Drums

Featuring:
Jackie Richardson - Vocals
Kevin Breit - Guitar

Composed by Steve Earle

Audio recorded and mixed by Tom Richards
Video captured by Jill Stella and Tom Richards
Video edited and produced by Tom Richards

Thanks to Sean Steele and Howard Laurie This City is available from Slammin Media and distributed World Wide by Believe Distribution. The Heavyweights Brass Band would like to acknowledge and thank Canada Council, TD Jazz and Lula World for all of their support.