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Writing a classic New Orleans song with The Heavyweights Brass Band

Writing a classic New Orleans song with The Heavyweights Brass Band

Update: 2025-08-18
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Blair, Neel, and John on a Zoom callJohn Pittman has been a member of The Heavyweights Brass Band since the release of their sophomore album “Brasstronomical” in 2014. He is a trumpet player and composer for the band who just released their fifth full length album “Knockout” in June 2025. John shared the Heavyweights Brass Band’s instrumental song Greater Good. Blair Packham …
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Writing a classic New Orleans song with The Heavyweights Brass Band

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