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Canadian Brass is a brass quintet founded by Charles Daellenbach, Stuart Laughton, and Gene Watts in 1970. In addition to maintaining a heavy touring schedule, the Canadian Brass have recorded nearly seventy albums. They have commissioned, performed, and recorded hundreds of transcriptions and original works for brass quintet. They are best known for their ability to seamlessly cross between classical and jazz styles. They are also known for their unique performance attire, consisting of black suits coupled with white gym shoes.

The current members are: Charles “Chuck” Daellenbach (tuba), Eugene “Gene” Watts (trombone), Bernhard Scully (horn), and the “Trumpet Dream Team” to fill the two trumpet positions on rotating basis. Dream Team members are: Ryan Anthony, Brandon Ridenour, Jeroen Berwaerts, along with previous members Josef Burgstaller, Ronald Romm and Stuart Laughton.

Past members include: Stuart Laughton (1970–1971, 2003–2005), Josef Burgstaller (2001–present), Jeff Nelsen (2000–2004), Ryan Anthony (2000–2003), Frederick Mills (1972–1996), Ronald Romm (1971–2000), David Ohanian (1986–1998), Martin Hackleman (1983–1986, Jens Lindemann (1996–2001), Christopher Cooper (1998–2000) and Graeme Page (1970–1983).

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  • ashvajit

    Funny and musical - reminds me of Michael Nyman's 'Chasing sheep is best left to shepherds'.

    30 Jul 2012 Reply
  • KarlaBeatles

    Beatle's music+ brass= great!

    27 May 2012 Reply
  • Shantel2

    classical music + brass=great. !

    17 Jan 2010 Reply
  • PhillyJimmy

    I heard a rumour that they weren't Canadian, but as this was insulting to the highest degree I disregarded it immediately...

    23 Aug 2009 Reply
  • keithwilliams88

    It's February. Too much Christmas music !!!!

    27 Feb 2009 Reply
  • Schfifteh

    These Christmas songs that I am listening to are good.

    15 Nov 2008 Reply
  • toeftoef45

    excellent...

    24 Aug 2008 Reply
  • tof59

    Faboulous. Amazing. Wonderful.

    8 May 2008 Reply
  • SleepyEye3

    Everybody who plays an brass instrument is invited to join the new group 'brass players guild'

    28 Feb 2008 Reply
  • Soundwilli

    Hello, nice to meet you. I like Canadian Brass as I also play trumpet in the Posaunenchor in Villingen-Schwenningen in Germany.

    18 Dec 2007 Reply
  • Eclectic-G

    The Canadian Brass is my favourite Canadian brass quintet. That takes some doing!

    7 Aug 2007 Reply

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