Award-winning, internationally acclaimed composer-trombonist Jeff Fairbanks leads STREET BEAT. Capturing the attention of the New York Times, the group appeared in Bill Cunningham's Summer Hours series in Summer 2012. Heavily influenced by the multiculturalism of NYC, this instrumental group builds on the brass music of various ethnic traditions -- namely Shout (Gospel), Banda (Mexican), and Klezmer. Fairbanks has taken familiar tunes from each tradition's songbook and arranged them in the band's unique, urban and energetic vibe. Each hand-picked member is also a conservatory-trained Jazz musician who can improvise creatively off the written tunes, adding their individual voice. The flexible 5-piece format of trumpet, sax, trombone, sousaphone, and percussion is completely acoustic and mobile enough to play any type of event, such as strolling, parades, and processionals, as well as parties, concerts, church services, traditional music venues, and other stationary events. For certain situations the band can also perform as a trio. If our existing repertoire does not include a song you want to hear -- as long as we can find it we'll learn it just for you!

More about leader Jeff Fairbanks:
-"Fairbanks is a rising multi-faceted star if not musical voice on the New York scene"..."and his instrumental skills as trombonist are second to none" -- Brent Black, at Critical Jazz.
-Much more national/international press.
-Accomplished composer with awards from ASCAP, BMI, Aaron Copland Fund, NewMusicUSA, and more.
-Signed with Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records (BJUR)
-Featured on cover of Entertainment section of Astoria Times Ledger (Queens, NY).
-Individually Fairbanks has played with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey Orchestras, to name a few. Toured in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and throughout the U.S, in venues such as Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden.