The seven members of the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are brothers - sons of esteemed Jazz trumpeter Phil Cohran, former lead trumpeter for the Sun Ra Arkestra.

Growing up in the south side of Chicago, their dad encouraged them to play instruments from an early age, and they performed together regularly as part of a youth ensemble. Hypnotic Brass was officially born in 1999, and named after an evening busking on the platform of the 'El' (Elevated Train). A communter, dressed in his suit and tie, missed several trains as he stood watching them, 'You're just hypnotic' he said.

While Hypnotic’s music is a far cry from the free-wheeling party atmosphere surrounding New Orleans brass bands, the group strives to make it’s music roots speak to and for its own generation, infusing imaginative Jazz arrangements with a Hop Hop sensibility.

They have won countless awards for their unique style of brass and vocal music, and have played with an amazing range of musicians, including the B52's, Talib Kweli, Eryka Badu, Mos Def, Jazz legend Maceao Parker and GhostFace Killah.

Every step taken by these ambassadors of brass has been to fuse the better parts of jazz, rock, reggae, and hip hop into a legacy that will shape the future of music. Do Not Miss.