WHO WE ARE
The Trojan Horns are a dynamic brass band from Upstate New York that infuses soul, funk, pop, jazz, and a sprinkle of that irresistible New Orleans groove into every note they play.
From impromptu street performances to packed out venues, The Trojan Horns bring the city's spirit to life. With each breath, buzz, and beat, they pay homage to New Orleans's musical heritage while infusing their performances with a contemporary edge that keeps audiences coming back. Formed from a musical passion and a desire to bring joy to audiences, the horns are on a mission to ignite stages with their fiery performances and leave listeners captivated with their infectious rhythms and melodies.
Starting with just tenor sax and trombone, The Trojan Horns have grown to include sousaphone, trumpet, and drums, but they have retained and enhanced their mixture of soaring melodies, technical solos, and impeccable musicianship. You can find them lighting up popular venues, jazz festivals, or community events, delivering an unforgettable experience that will have you tapping your feet, nodding your head, and dancing the night away.
Whether you're strolling down the streets of the 518 or streaming their tracks from afar, join The Trojan Horns on a musical journey unlike any other. Let their brassy harmonies lift your spirits and transport you to a world where the party never stops. Join the brass revolution and get ready to groove because, boy, do these guys blow!
“The Trojan Horns...showed off crisp beats, not always on four, but always unanimous and with accurate intonation. They knew how to get loose but sound tight. Everybody got around their horns skillfully, individually; but The Trojan Horns are all about that soaring feel where everybody gets to the same place, even without much planning. At times, they locked and linked in impromptu patterns nobody had heard before but which also [somehow] didn’t need explaining.”
-Michael Hochanadel writing for Nippertown, 6/10/23
