Jeff Newell's New-Trad Octet combines the instruments and elements of a traditional New Orleans brass band with those of a modern jazz group. This ensemble explores the early sources of our nation's musical heritage(church music, band music, blues, etc.) and combines such influences in ways that speak to and excite modern audiences. Personnel: Jeff Newell - Saxophone, David Smith - Trumpet, Isrea Butler - Trombone, Dan Peck - Tuba, Dave Phelps - Guitar, Janice Friedman - Piano, Tom Hubbard - Bass, Brian Woodruff - Drums