Epic Brass is one of the most dynamic brass chamber music groups on the concert stage today. This brass quintet has been brought to such heights by its celebrated founder and leader Ed Raney. Founded in 1983, the Boston-based ensemble combines elegant musical artistry with a youthful flair and brilliance which captivates audiences worldwide.
The quintet has blazed a trail across forty-six states with performances at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Weill Recital Hall, and Ambassador Auditorium. The quintet is also a perennial favorite at summer festivals across the country including their headline performance at the celebrated Castle Hill Festival, where they thrilled thousands at the Fourth of July festivities. Internationally, the group has concertized in over ten countries including Canada, Bermuda, Austria, Germany, France, England, Scotland, Poland, and most recently the Far East. The Epic Brass is regularly featured on radio and television programs nationwide including live performances on Boston’s WGBH Morning Pro Musica and San Francisco’s KQED West Coast Weekend Show.
Epic Brass is praised for its richly varied repertoire which spans Renaissance to twentieth century, including red-hot Dixieland jazz. This five-piece brass music ensemble comprised of 2 trumpets, a French horn, trombone and tuba, has a broad repertoire containing musical