The Canadian Brass have been a staple on the airwaves and in the concert hall for half a century.

Hailed as the kings of brass, ever the innovators and musical explorers, their latest disc, released November 12, 2021, celebrates popular Canadian musical artists that have impressed the group throughout their long careers. 

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From great singer-songwriters like Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell and Bruce Cockburn to a new generation of Canadian superstars such as Drake and Deadmau5, Canadian Brass put their unique brassy take on this wide-ranging, genre-hopping disc. 

Founding member and tubist Charles “Chuck” Daellenbach along with trumpeter/arranger Brandon Ridenour joined Simeon Rusnak to discuss the album. Find the full conversation below!