This music is dedicated to the memory of Darnell "D-Boy" Andrews

Liner Notes: D Boy

James "12" Andrews
Trumpet / Vocals / Writer
27 years old

"See, anybody couldn't come out and play on the street. You gotta have soul and you gotta have guts."

James grew up in the Treme neighborhood of the Sixth Ward in New Orleans. He started playing the trumpet at the age of four and came to be known as "Satchmo Of The Ghetto". James comes from an extensive musical family.

He is the son of James Andrews Sr., the grandson of Jessie Hill, the nephew of Lastie Family, Herlin Riley and Lionel Batiste, and the brother of Trombone Shorty, Darnell Andrews and Buster Andrews. His credits include the Jr. Olympia Brass Band, The Allstars and The Treme Brass Band. James wrote the Treme's Mardi Gras classic "Gimme My Money Back". James has played all over the world with the likes of Michelle Shocked, Wynton Marsalis, Quincy Jones, Dizzy Gillespie and Danny Barker.

Kerwin "Fat" Bernard James
Tuba
23 years old

"I want to make a livin' playin' my music."

Like James, Kerwin grew up in the Sixth Ward of New Orleans. He began playing the snare drum at the age of eight at the Albert Wicker School and picked up the tuba a few years later. Kerwin is the brother of Philip Frazier of the Rebirth Brass Band.

Kerwin would accompany Rebirth to their French Quarter performances and act as Grand Marshall. At these performances, he would dance and occasionally the band would let him play. By the time Kerwin was eleven years old, he had made enough tips playing in the French Quarter to buy his first horn. Kerwin has played with Jr. Olympia Brass Band, The Allstars and The Rebirth Brass Band.

Cayetano "Tanio" Hingle
Bass Drum
26 years old

"Success means touring and staying together."

Tanio grew up in the Seventh Ward of New Orleans. At the age of nine, he began playing the snare and bass drums at Covert Elementary School. While Tanio is strongly influenced by traditional players such as Lionel Batiste and Benny Jones, he also enjoys playing a more funky, up-tempo style. He has played with The Bucketman Brass Band, The Allstars and The Jr. Olympia Brass Band.

Derek "Kabuki" Shezbie
Trumpet
21 years old

"I would like to go back to school for a degree."

Derek grew up in the Treme neighborhood of the Sixth Ward of New Orleans. He began playing drums at home at the age of eight. Around the same time, he began to be drawn to the sound of the trumpet at local second lines and funerals. Derek draws his influence from traditional Jazz styles, as well as from Clifford Brown, Count Basie and big bands. Derek recorded a solo CD that was produced by Delfayo Marsalis. He has played in the French Quarter with The Jr. Olympia Brass Band and The Rebirth Brass Band.

Kerry "Fat Man" Hunter
Snare Drum
26 years old

"The rhythm comes from inside. Your born with it. The music gonna talk for itself."

Kerry grew up in the Seventh Ward of New Orleans. He started playing the snare drum in the seventh grade at Colton School. As a baby, Kerry would beat on everything he could get his hands on around the house. He and his little pals would mimic the second line bands in the streets.

Fat Man is a member of Tambourine and Fan, a community second line club that introduces young kids to the New Orleans cultural traditions. Kerry played with the Jr. Olymipa brass band under Milton Batiste before joining The New Birth Brass Band at the age of 18.

Reginald Steward
Trombone
31 years old

"Man, I love doin' this."

Reginald grew up in the Tenth Ward of New Orleans. He started playing trumpet at the age of 11. He also played the baritone sax and the tuba before settling on the trombone. His mother played bass clarinet. While most kids were playing sports, Reginald was playing music. He played in both his elementary school and high school marching bands. Reginald played in The Rebirth Brass Band before joining New Birth.

Corey "Bo" Henry
Trombone
21 years old

"I enjoy playing with the guys because I love the sound."

Corey grew up in the Treme neighborhood of the Sixth Ward in New Orleans. Corey's father is the trombonist and Grand Marshall Bo Monkey Henry. His uncle Benny Jones is an original member of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and is a current member of the Treme Brass Band.

As a little boy, Corey played music in the streets of Treme, watching and learning from the older neighborhood musicians. Keith "Wolf" Anderson was a big inspiration and influence. In addition to playing with New Birth, Corey plays with Kermit Ruffins and The Lil' Rascals Brass Band.

CD Tracks

1. Mardi Gras in New Orleans
2. D-Boy
3. You Got Yours
4. Spread Your Legs
5. Whoopin' Blues
6. I Ate Up the Apple Tree
7. Smoke that Fire
8. Jesus on the Main Line (Tell Him What You Want)
9. Ms. Lollipop
10. Shakin' That Ass
11. Li'l Liza Jane
12. Caribbean Second Line

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