Chestnut Brass Company

**Chestnut Brass Company** is a dynamic brass ensemble celebrated for breathing fresh life into historical and contemporary brass music. Founded in the late 1970s, this Philadelphia-based group specializes in performances on period instruments, reviving 19th-century American and European brass traditions with scholarly precision and genre-blending energy. Known for their crisp arrangements and lively stage presence, they’ve tackled everything from Civil War-era tunes to ragtime, classical works, and even modern compositions, earning a Grammy nomination for their *Americana* album. Recent releases like *Foster: Foster for Brass* and *Berlin: Berlin for Brass* showcase their knack for reimagining iconic composers’ works with brass flair, while *Brazen Cartographies* highlights their adventurous spirit. Beyond recordings, they’re musical time travelers, collaborating with institutions like the Smithsonian and performing at major venues worldwide while keeping brass history alive for new audiences.