Brandon Woody’s Ministry of Brass: Rock Band in New York

About Brandon Woody’s Ministry of Brass

Brandon Woody’s Ministry of Brass is a group working at the edges of jazz, with the blunt impact of rock and the rhythmic logic of hip-hop and R&B. On New York City stages, including Public Records, the ensemble often appears in mixed-bill contexts alongside artists such as Savannah Harris, Cleo Reed, and Cosmo. Their recorded profile sits in the “cool jazz” lane, but the arrangements leave room for groove and abrasion. The performances favor ensemble precision over solo display.