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Youngblood Brass Band

Youngblood Brass Band
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About

Youngblood Brass Band is a ten-piece American ensemble from Madison, Wisconsin, active since 1998. They coined the term "Riot Jazz" for their genre - a collision of New Orleans brass band tradition, hip-hop, funk and punk that runs entirely on acoustic instruments. Over six studio albums and tours across more than 20 countries, they have shared stages at Glastonbury, Roskilde, North Sea Jazz and WOMAD, and collaborated with artists including Talib Kweli and Questlove.

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What's new

  • 2026-07

    The band's official website announced a Fall 2026 EU tour with dates across Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

  • 2025-11

    Youngblood Brass Band played the Bataclan in Paris on November 18, 2025.

  • 2025

    David Henzie-Skogen, the band's longtime drummer and vocalist, rejoined the lineup for live shows.

  • 2025

    The band released an expanded sheet music catalogue, including versions with software notation files.

Tour

GenevaBernMünchenKölnLilleAuxerreNancyLyonLeuvenNijmegenHeerlen

Tracks

Brooklynsignature instrumental anthem from center:level:roar (2003), a staple of every live set
Ya'll Stay Upunderground hip-hop collaboration with Talib Kweli from Unlearn (2000)
Mad Worldbrass-band reimagining of the Tears For Fears classic, from Covers 1
Electric Ladycover of Janelle Monáe, from Covers 1
Pax Volumititle track of their 2013 Tru Thoughts album, their most recent full studio LP

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