NEWS & Reviews

Relix Magazine sat down with Allman Brothers Band legend Jaimoe and Lamar Williams Jr to talk about the Big Band of Brothers touring ensemble and more. Read the full article here.

American Songwriter Premiers Live Performance of ‘Don’t Want You No More’ performed by the John Mills Big Band

Click here to read the article from American Songwriter, who called A Jazz Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band “one of the most original and enjoyable jazz releases of 2019.”

Critical Acclaim from Downbeat!

Honored to receive this glowing review from DownBeat Magazine! "Albums offering jazz renditions of rock songs are commonplace nowadays, so the element of surprise has faded. But 'A Jazz Celebration Of The Allman Brothers Band' is an accomplishment of a higher order." Click here for the full article.

Review from Renowned Jazz Publication JazzTimes

“…a larger ensemble bringing the Allmans’ music into the jazz realm, rather than a smaller combo, is a curious but ultimately brilliant ploy.”

JazzTimes reviewed the Big Band of Brothers project, giving it a glowing report. Click here for the full article.

Big Band of Brothers Debuts at NUMBER TWO on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Album Chart!

A Jazz Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band had a big debut on the charts, hitting number TWO on the Billboard jazz charts early in its campaign.

BBOB Receives Critical Acclaim from Paste Magazine’s Geoff Himes

WE’RE PROUD AND HONORED for Big Band of Brothers to be included among so many jazz greats in this fascinating article. Click here to read more.

“…This 14-piece jazz orchestra tackles 10 tunes associated with the Allmans, integrating the latter’s blues-rock and country-rock flavors into the hard-swinging, horn-heavy vocabulary of big-band jazz… You’ve never heard these songs like this, and you’ve never heard a jazz big band play like this either.”

Straight No Chaser Airs Interview with Two BBOB Producers

Mark Lanter and John Harvey spoke with Jeffrey of the Straight No Chaser jazz podcast, and discussed the Big Band of Brothers project. Click here to listen.

Ink 19 Calls the Album a “Must-Have”

"A masterpiece...This aural sensation is a must-have for every jazz or Allman Brothers Band enthusiast." - Ink 19. For the full article, click here.

Rock and Blues Muse Reviews Big Band of Brothers

Another great review, this time from Rock and Blues Muse! "A Jazz Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band is a smashing success on all possible levels and accentuates the jazz DNA that was so vital to the original Allman sound. This is a Grammy-deserving record that pays its respects to one of the most innovative rock bands of the 20th Century and does much to show fans how extensive the ABB legacy is. Do yourself a solid and listen." Click here to read the full article.

Matt Collar Cheers Big Band of Brothers on AllMusic

“A big band tribute to pioneering Southern rock band the Allman Brothers, 2019's A Jazz Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band balances brightly swinging jazz with earthy, electric-guitar twang.” - Matt Collar, AllMusic. Click here to read the full review.

PS Audio Shares Glowing Review

PS Audio shared their glowing review of A Jazz Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band alongside a couple of their other favorite recent musical discoveries: “from the opening notes of “Statesboro Blues,” it’s completely obvious that this new record is no joke—it totally sucked me in, like, instantaneously! The playing is just over-the-top ridiculous, crazy good, and Marc Broussard’s soulful vocal on the opening track does Gregg Allman proud.” Click here to read the entire review.

Big Band of Brothers Garners Praise from Glide Magazine

“Listening to these jazz interpretations, Duane would likely be proud. It’s almost like hearing the band all over again, as the big band recreates that initial excitement and deep feeling of soul that this writer recalls hearing the first ABB studio album in a dorm room 50 years ago.” - Jim Hynes, Glide Magazine. Click here for the full article.

The Alternate Root Reviews Big Band of Brothers

“Big Band of Brothers have done it right on A Jazz Celebration of The Allman Brothers Band, keeping just the right amount of guitar because what is any Allman Brothers tune without guitar?” Click here for the full review.

No Depression Reviews the Big Band of Brothers Project

No Depression wrote a glimmering review of the album, stating “A Jazz Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band delivers an oceanic wave of sound that engulfs us with its propulsive rhythms and soaring horns.” Click here to read the full review.

Popmatters Premieres the Full Album - Stream Here

Popmatters premiered the full Big Band of Brothers album today, with the full album due out everywhere tomorrow, November 22. “Big Band of Brothers is a truly remarkable and imaginative take on the music of the legendary Allman Brothers Band, rendered with affection and imagination, it asks us to appreciate the true genius of Macon, Georgia's finest.” To read more and stream the album, click here.

Big Band of Brothers Deemed an “Allman Joy” by Americana Highways’ Bentley’s Bandstand

Americana Highways featured Big Band of Brothers on one of their weekly columns, Bentley’s Bandstand. They made the remark that “it’s a great revelation to hear big horn sections of saxophones, trumpets and trombones hit these magical grooves and keep on going.” Click here to view the full article.

WGBO Features “It’s Not My Cross to Bear” featuring Ruthie Foster

JAZZIZ Magazine Premieres Big Band of Brothers’ Single “It’s Not My Cross to Bear”

RELIX Magazine Premieres “Whipping Post” and “Hot ‘Lanta”

RELIX Magazine delivered the official announcement of the upcoming “Big Band of Brothers” album, a big band celebration of the Allman Brothers. They premiered two of the tracks off of the album: “Whipping Post” and “Hot ‘Lanta.” Click here to read the full article and hear the songs.