# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Nashville Brass - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Grammy Award winning The Nashville Brass in a unique Jazz-County-Fusion concert. Proceeds will support a High School Jazz Festival that day.About this EventTicket InformtationStudents will be seated in the balcony.Jazz Club Members will receive a 10% discount.There are to two price point levels:$75 - Sponsor Seats. These tickets help to support the free student tickets$39 - All Other Reserved SeatsMinor seat adjustments may be made by the event organizer to optimize available seats.Accessible Seating available at various price points. Call the Jazz Club for assistance - 941-260-9951The Nashville BrassDiscover the vibrant and exhilarating sounds of The Nashville Brass, a band that seamlessly blends the rich tones of brass instruments with the soulful essence of country music. Led by the talented Herb Bruce, The Nashville Brass delivers a high-energy performance that captivates audiences of all ages. With their unique musical style and dynamic stage presence, they promise an unforgettable experience that will leave you tapping your feet and wanting more. Perfect for any event, The Nashville Brass brings a refreshing and lively twist to the country music scene.Sample Music Videos Belowhttps://youtu.be/8hL594-nKKo?si=8e4tYlqvEhi2YqXrA Vision for Brass CountryIn the mid-1960s, Danny Davis moved to the RCA label. While in New York he pitched his idea of recording country songs with a brass ensemble. Not long after he joined RCA, Davis transferred to Nashville. There, Davis worked with other RCA artists including Waylon Jennings, Dottie West, Floyd Cramer and Hank Locklin.Bringing Brass to NashvilleOne evening, Davis told Chet Atkins of his idea of recording country songs with brass instruments. Davis set out to work on a demo. He chose Nashville arranger and fellow trumpeter, Bill McElhiney, to help create the sound of the Nashville Brass. The basic idea was to replace the vocalist with a brass ensemble (two to three trumpets, two trombones) playing over a standard country rhythm section (guitar, bass, drums, banjo).Assembling the Dream TeamFor his recordings, Davis assembled a rhythm section of Nashville's "A" list musicians: Grady Martin (guitar), Floyd Cramer (piano), Bob Moore (bass), Buddy Harmon (drums), Bobby Thompson (banjo), John Hartford (banjo). When completed, Atkins hand carried the demo (Hank Williams' "I Saw the Light") to a meeting of RCA executives in California. In October 1968 the first album The Nashville Brass Play The Nashville Sound was released. The first album was followed by The Nashville Brass featuring Danny Davis Play More Nashville Sounds in 1969.Award-Winning SoundIn 1970, the second album received the Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance. Beginning in 1969 and continuing for the next five years Danny Davis and the Nashville Brass dominated the Country Music Association Awards Best Instrumental Group category. Over the years the group garnered eleven more Grammy nominations and received many other awards from recording industry publications and associations.Taking Brass WorldwideDanny Davis and the Nashville Brass took country music around the world, being one of the first acts in the genre to have their own airplane. They were also one of the first country acts to take the music to the Vegas strip, working first as an opening act for Connie Francis and later Kay Starr, they soon returned to headline. The group also guest starred on many of the biggest television shows of the day including Red Skelton, Ed Sullivan (including its last show) and the show of his old friend, Merv Griffin.Joining Hee HawIn the 1980s, Davis joined the cast of Hee Haw as a member of the "Million Dollar Band" with fellow instrumentalists Floyd Cramer, Chet Atkins, Boots Randolph, Roy Clark (guitar), Charlie McCoy (harmonica), Johnny Gimble (fiddle) and Kenneth C. "Jethro" Burns (mandolin). Danny Davis charted once again in 1987 with the single "Green Eyes (Cryin' Those Blue Tears)" with featured vocalist Dona Mason.In-DemandDavis and his group maintained a heavy touring schedule well into the 1990s. In the mid-1990s, Davis partnered with his old friend, Boots Randolph, opening the Stardust Theater in Nashville (near the Opryland Hotel). The two performed shows nightly for a couple of years. For the majority of his touring years, Davis retained a consistent personnel line-up. Among those musicians were: Bill Pippin (trumpet/flugelhorn/flute); Ray Carroll (trumpet/flugelhorn); Rex Peer (trombone); Phil Jones (bass trombone—Jones replaced the band's original bass trombonist, Frank Smith, after Smith's death in a car accident); Larry Morton (guitar); Chuck Sanders (bass); Terry Waddell (drums); Curtis McPeake (banjo). Davis and his group performed the English version of the theme song for the Japanese animated series Speed Racer.The Legacy ContinuesThe legacy of Danny Davis and the Nashville Brass lives on, continuing to delight audiences with their unique blend of country and brass. Original members, drummer Larry Hendrixson, trumpeter Ed Gaston, and band leader, trombonist Herb Bruce, carry forward the rich tradition and distinctive sound that Danny Davis envisioned and brought to life. Their commitment to preserving the spirit of the Nashville Brass ensures that the music continues to resonate with fans old and new, celebrating a storied past while looking forward to a vibrant future. In the words of Danny Davis' daughter, "Dad would be so proud!" - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/the-nashville-brass/100001985448130806 - **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art, Concerts, Festivals, Meetups, Nonprofit, Theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 82.73, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sarasota - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center - **lat**: 27.34307979999999 - **long**: -82.5483585 - **full address**: Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Nashville Brass - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/cefb5cf5ee953e8e75d6c98dc1eac268d6e7df4a4c362cef52009231e7073c29-rimg-w1076-h535-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1773920769 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Nashville Brass being held? - **A:** The Nashville Brass takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Nashville Brass? - **A:** Tickets for The Nashville Brass are priced at USD 83 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySponsorUSD 83 + USD 8 feeAvailableBlueUSD 83 + USD 8 feeAvailableStudentFreeLimited - **Q**: Who is organizing The Nashville Brass? - **A:** The Nashville Brass is organized by Jazz Club of Sarasota. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Nashville Brass is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sarasota, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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