What is the "Holy Trinity"
While you may know of the Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit, down in Louisiana the "Holy Trinity" can mean something a little bit different. While not quite as almighty (but pretty darn close) all good cajuns and creoles know that the holy trinty consists of onions, celery, and bell peppers. It is a staple and necessity amongst all Louisiana cooking. From gumbo to Etoufee, it is a culinary necessity. While we aren't in the kitchen per say, Trinity Brass Band pays homage to that with its members' roots in Louisiana and New Orleans. by bringing its own musical trinity of rhythm, culture, and soul!!
Who is trinity brass band
Our members are all highly skilled professionals with a minimum of 10 years working professionally. Collectively playing in over 20 different iterations and groups together, the member of Trinity have played with some of the most iconic New Orleans Musicians and Venues this city has produced. The musicians of Trinity have all traveled the world playing this music and sharing our culture, covering the majority of the United States and Europe.
Most importantly, Trinity Brass Band is a group of musicians who have spent enough time playing, hanging together, and sharing our love for this music, that its more of a family affair, and that shows in their live performance.
Our Founder
Josh Ratner is a Trombone and Sousaphone player centered in New Orleans LA. A Baton Rouge native, Ratner comes from a New Orleans family Lineage dating back to the 1700s. His Grandfather a Boudreaux and his Grandmother a Petit, were both born and raised in New Orleans. One being from the 17th Ward and the other being from Gentilly.Both introduced him to New Orleans and Louisiana Culture. Ratners first instrument was the drum set however his first band teacher decided Trombone was a better fit. Being tauaght by Andy Pizzo at Sherwood middle, Ratner got his first taste of jazz. He was introduced to trombone shorty and rebirth brass band at a young age. As he got into high school he doubled on tuba while remaining a trombone layer focusing on jazz. Joining his first brass band right out of high school. Mr. Ratner has been playing on the streets with countless musicians ever since. He has toured all over the USA as well as Europe with different New Orleans band making a name for himself. Now he wants to give back to the community that has taken such good care of him.
Our Mission
Our Mission with Trinity Brass Band is to respect,preserve and share our culture with you the reader and the world. We are driven to provide the highest quality and authentic New orleans musical experience we possibly can for anyone wanting to partticipate. Trinity Brass Band is geared towards cultivating an authentic soulful sound by consisiting of highly skilled musicians who have grown up in and around this culture. Trinity Brass Band also dedicates itself to giving back to the community and culture that has so very well taken care of it, by giving opportunities to the people in that culture and sharing music with the youth via masterclasses and presentations put on by some opf the baddest musicians in New Orleans.
