Goussy Célestin's Ayiti Brass offers a groundbreaking blend of Haitian musical traditions and the vibrant energy of a New Orleans-style brass band in a Jazz ensemble format.
Experience the exhilarating sounds of Goussy Celestin's Ayiti Brass, a dynamic ensemble that seamlessly blends the rich musical traditions of Haiti with the powerful energy of a New Orleans-style brass band. Led by the visionary Haitian-American Jazz pianist-composer and arranger Goussy Celestin, Ayiti Brass incorporates indigenous wind instruments common to Haitian Rara, with rhythm section and brass instruments, delivering a captivating and culturally resonant musical experience inspired by her exploration of the connective tissue which exists between the cultural expressions of Haiti and New Orleans. This music is both deeply rooted and undeniably infectious!
The ensemble features a rotating stellar lineup of talented musicians who bring their diverse backgrounds and expertise to create a unique and exhilarating sound. The result is a powerful and uplifting sound that is both familiar and refreshingly new, inviting audiences to move, feel, and connect with the heart of music born of African expression: Haiti and New Orleans.
Goussy Celestin's AyitiBrass is currently in the studio recording their debut, Anba Dlo: Beneath the Waters, with an expected release in 2026