Gilbert, who died last weekend, played the saxophone for Rebirth Brass Band, which has been a favorite in New Orleans since the 1980s. The band is known for preserving and growing the brass band ...

Formed in 1983, Rebirth was one of the first to modernize the New Orleans brass band sound, bringing new styles into the mix. “We were all in our high school marching band playing jazz tunes ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. The Chocolate Church Arts Center has added a late-summer offering to its ...

At backyard seafood boils or parades across the Triangle, it's likely you could find the Durham-based, New Orleans-style jazz band the Bulltown Strutters sporting unique, colorful clothing and ...

singer and bass drummer of the Treme Brass Band, who died in 2012. Batiste Sr. became the first African American King of Krewe Du Vieux in 2003. He is also related to Jon Batiste, the five-time Grammy ...

Lionel Batiste was a dapper guy, who was synonymous with the bass drum. Even in death, he was dressed to the nines.

John "Prince " Gilbert was a founding member of the Rebirth Brass Band and a fixture in the New Orleans Jazz community for decades. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) ...