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Big Smoke Brass is a high-energy brass ensemble formed in 2017 by alumni of the University of Toronto’s Jazz Performance program. Rising from street busking to club and festival stages across Canada, they’ve built a growing discography of original material and bold covers, arranged for a core lineup of 4 trumpets, sousaphone, and drums. With performances at prominent events like TEDxToronto 2018 and the Toronto Jazz Festival circuit, they’ve established a reputation for powerful, contemporary brass-driven performances that fuse pop, rock, and jazz sensibilities.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Whether you’re catching them on a festival stage or in a club setting, secure your seats for Big Smoke Brass as they continue to push the envelope of modern brass music.

Onstage company

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Upcoming tour dates in 2025 showcase the group’s continued momentum: Massey Hall in Toronto, TD Stage at Union Summer in Toronto, PEC Jazz Festival at Huff Estates Winery in Prince Edward County, and intimate showcases at DROM Taberna in Toronto. For the latest show listings and ticket availability, follow their official channels and partner venues. We’ve got you covered with reliable access to tickets and tours as they roll out across Canada.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Big Smoke Brass

  • Biography and career highlights: Formed in 2017 by alumni of the University of Toronto’s Jazz Performance program; known for street busking origins, club/festival performances across Canada, and a growing discography of original material and covers; notable festival and venue appearances since inception (TEDxToronto 2018; Toronto Jazz Festival circuit).
  • Genre and musical style: Heavy-hitting brass ensemble with a modern, high-energy take on brass band music; repertoire includes original material and pop/rock covers rearranged for a 4-trumpet + sousaphone + drums lineup.
  • Complete discography (most recent first): House Party (2022); From a Block Away (2021); Bass Camp (2021); All the Best (Live by the River) (2021); God Rest Ye Merry Boyz (2020); Thank U, Next (2019); Blame It On the Boogie (2019); No Breaks (2018).
  • Top singles/hits (most recent first): Blame It On the Boogie (2019); Thank U, Next (2019); no major chart peaks recorded on national charts for these releases.
  • Major awards and achievements: TEDxToronto 2018 performer; opening/feature appearances at Canadian jazz festivals (e.g., Toronto Jazz Festival circuit and PEC Jazz Festival appearances); noted press and festival traction across Canada.
  • Social media presence: Official site and press pages; Instagram: @bigsmokebrassband; Facebook/YouTube presence indicated on their pages and festival listings; active event listings and updates via their Shows page and partner venues.

The records

Big Smoke Brass Discography

  • House Party
    2022 · Self-released
  • From a Block Away
    2021 · Self-released
  • Bass Camp
    2021 · Self-released
  • All the Best (Live by the River)
    2021 · Self-released
  • God Rest Ye Merry Boyz
    2020 · Self-released
  • Thank U, Next
    2019 · Self-released
  • Blame It On the Boogie
    2019 · Self-released
  • No Breaks
    2018 · Self-released

The hits

Top Big Smoke Brass Songs

  • Blame It On the Boogie
    2019 · N/A
  • Thank U, Next
    2019 · N/A

Biography

Formed in 2017 by University of Toronto Jazz Performance alumni, Big Smoke Brass began life as a street busking act that quickly grew into a touring sensation across Canada. Their core ensemble features four trumpets, a sousaphone, and drums, enabling a robust, modern brass sound that covers original material and inventive arrangements of pop and rock hits. The group blends high-energy performance with tight musical precision, making every show feel like a celebration of brass and groove.

Discography Highlights

  • House Party (2022)
  • From a Block Away (2021)
  • Bass Camp (2021)
  • All the Best (Live by the River) (2021)
  • God Rest Ye Merry Boyz (2020)
  • Thank U, Next (2019)
  • Blame It On the Boogie (2019)
  • No Breaks (2018)

Top Singles

  • Blame It On the Boogie (2019)
  • Thank U, Next (2019)

2025 Tour Highlights

  • March 11, 2025 – Massey Hall, Toronto
  • July 13, 2025 – TD Stage at Union Summer (Toronto)
  • August 12–17, 2025 – PEC Jazz Festival at Huff Estates Winery (Prince Edward County)
  • November 29, 2025 – DROM Taberna (Toronto)
  • December 20, 2025 – DROM Taberna (Toronto)

Socials

Official site and press pages for full bios and media: Big Smoke Brass Official | Instagram: @bigsmokebrassband | YouTube: Big Smoke Brass YouTube | Facebook: Big Smoke Brass on Facebook

City/Location context: Based in Toronto, Ontario, Big Smoke Brass regularly headlines Canadian jazz and festival venues, bringing a robust, portable brass sound to diverse audiences across the country.

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