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NEW
ORLEANS (AP) — Blaring trumpets and joyful voices resounded in a
New Orleans neighborhood this week as about 100 people marched
in honor of John “Prince” Gilbert, a key member of innovative
brass bands that have become an important part of the city's
music scene over the past several decades.
Gilbert, who died last weekend, played the saxophone for Rebirth
Brass Band, which has been a favorite in New Orleans since the
1980s. The band is known for preserving and growing the brass
band heritage, combining genres including funk, soul and jazz to
create their own sound. He also was part of the New Birth Brass
Band.
He taught, and recorded with, his son Orlando, who organized
Monday evening's second line parade — so called because
observers traditionally fall in behind the band and marchers to
form a second parade line.
“He’s one of the innovators of New Orleans music, and he’s left
an indelible mark on New Orleans culture and is and will always
be a part of the history of New Orleans culture,” Orlando said
of his father's career.
“My father’s playing was the bedrock of my own musicianship,” he
added.
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