An accomplished musician
both on trumpet and piano, as well as a pioneering
member of the PHJB, John Brunious lead The
Preservation Hall Jazz Band for 20 years.
An inspiration to his fellow band members
as well as his fans, Mr. Brunious carried
on the grand tradition and musical culture
of his forebears in the Crescent City. The
Preservation Hall Jazz Band will celebrate
him in continuing this incredible American
art form for years to come.
WATCH JOHN BRUNIOUS'
LAST TAPED PERFORMANCE WITH THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA
AT PRESERVATION HALL
QUOTES:
"John Brunious was
one of the most respected and inspiring trumpet players
that has ever come out of New Orleans. He was dedicated
to his instrument and to sharing his love of traditional
New Orleans Jazz. He wanted to preserve this music
not only for today, but for generations to come. John loved
his family, his music, and his many friends and fans.
On a personal note, he was a generous, good man and
a dear friend, and we loved him. We will miss his humor,
great stories, and his presence in our lives." -Frank
Demond,
Trombone PHJB
"When I first knew of him he was
a be bop player, but by the time I got a chance to
play him he was already embarked on this Trad Jazz
Path. He taught me many songs in the oral method and
he pointed out that when I step up to play my solo
play the hippest thing I can think of and then play
something hipper on the next phrase." -Carl
LeBlanc, Banjo Player PHJB
"John was a proud musician who
consummated upholding his family tradition of musicality
and musicianship." -Walter Payton, Bass PHJB
"John was quite an accomplished
musician and great entertainer and we had a great
relationship. I had been to Japan with him over 10
times and travelled the world with him and it was
a joy working with him." -Rickie Monie, Piano
PHJB
"I worked with
him for 30 years. I was on the road with him for "One
Mo' Time" show.
John was an inspiration in my life and for my whole
musical career." -Joe Lastie,
-Drums PHJB
"I lost a great teacher and a
friend." -Darryl Adams, Alto Sax PHJB
"John was a very gifted musician
who fell in love with traditional jazz and was so
unselfish about sharing it with anyone and everyone,
especially children. My son thought the world of
him as we all did. I learned so much about this music
from him. It is such a sad loss for us all." -Michael
Paz, Tour Manager PHJB
"A big part of New Orleans history
passed away last night... God Bless you Gentleman John." -Clint
Maedgen, Vocalist Sax PHJB
"John was a
great ambassdor of New Orleans Jazz and helped spread
the music worldwide to millions of people. A teacher
to his peers and mentor to his students, John’s
role as a New Orleans Jazz icon will live on and
continue to influence genrations to come." -Howard
Lambert,
-Tour Manager Preservation Hall
