SOUL BRASS BAND
New Orleans–Rooted Brass Band led by - Derrick Freeman
Dynamic live brass performances for festivals, corporate events, weddings
and curated private bookings.
“The Soul Brass Band knows exactly how to bring that New Orleans funk. Led by frontman Derrick Freeman, the band is one of the best modern representations of what a New Orleans Brass Band should sound like.”
- Gideon Plotnicki
Rooted in New Orleans. Crafted for Contemporary Audiences.
Derrick “Smoker” Freeman is a genre-bending performer and bandleader whose work pulses with the heartbeat of New Orleans. As the creative force behind Soul Brass Band, Derrick blends second-line tradition with funk, hip-hop, jazz, and modern soul — delivering performances that feel alive, immersive, and deeply connected to the room.
Equally at home leading a high-energy brass ensemble or commanding the stage as a vocalist, drummer, and emcee, Derrick brings cultural depth, musical credibility, and crowd-moving energy to every event.
Experience The Soul Brass Band
New Orleans brass tradition with hip-hop and funk
Soul Brass Band is the brainchild of drummer, emcee, and New Orleans cultural force Derrick “Smoker” Freeman, blending second line tradition with hip hop grit, deep funk, and streetwise soul. Their performances flip every stage into a block party—blurring the line between concert and carnival.
Soul Brass Band delivers a fresh interpretation of the brass band canon—infusing deep street rhythms with jazz stylings, soul sounds, and Freeman’s magnetic stage presence.
Whether leading a second line parade, igniting a hotel rooftop, or headlining a cultural showcase, Soul Brass Band brings the heartbeat of New Orleans to every event.
Corporate Events & Galas | Luxury weddings | Cultural celebrations | Festivals
ICONIC | AUTHENTIC | FRESH
“Soul Brass Band brings the authentic sound of New Orleans brass into the modern era, blending the city’s iconic jazz and funk traditions with a fresh, contemporary edge.” - Big Easy Band
Soul Brass Band
