Jazz Tuba

Jazz tuba is a genre that showcases the tuba, traditionally regarded as a foundation brass instrument within the rhythm section, as a versatile and dynamic solo instrument. Rooted in the rich history of jazz, the tuba steps into the spotlight to offer deep, resonant tones and a surprising agility that dances through complex rhythms and improvisations. Artists like Jon Sass and Howard Johnson & Gravity have stretched the boundaries of tuba playing, employing it in both traditional jazz settings and avant-garde compositions while asserting its melodic capabilities. The genre encompasses a variety of styles, from the New Orleans second-line influence heard in Tuba Skinny’s work to the contemporary fusion of jazz elements in the Modern Jazz Tuba Project, proving that the instrument's robust voice can command a unique and compelling presence in the jazz world.

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Anthony 'Tuba Fats' Lacen
Bob Stewart
Daniel Perantoni
Dave Bargeron
Heavy Tuba
Heavy Tuba & Jon Sass
Howard Johnson & Gravity
Jim Self
Jon Sass
Modern Jazz Tuba Project
Ray Draper
Ray Draper Quintet
Sam Pilafian
Scandinavia Tuba Jazz
Tuba Fats
Tuba Fats' Chosen Few Jazzmen
Tuba Skinny
Tuba Skinny
Bob Stewart
Jim Self
Sam Pilafian
Howard Johnson & Gravity
Dave Bargeron
Jon Sass
Modern Jazz Tuba Project
Tuba Fats
Ray Draper
Heavy Tuba & Jon Sass
Daniel Perantoni
Anthony 'Tuba Fats' Lacen
Scandinavia Tuba Jazz
Ray Draper Quintet
Heavy Tuba
Tuba Fats' Chosen Few Jazzmen