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Brian Graber

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Bio

 Brian Graber is a Trumpet and Saxophone player based in New Orleans La. and was a member of a New Orleans group known as the “Runnin Pardners”  led by bassist George Porter Jr. of the Meters. The Meters  were recognized at the Grammy awards for lifetime achievement in 2018.  

  • Brian recorded 5 albums and had a long tenure with George Porter Jr.  Also as a sideman, he worked with Tori Amos, Robbie Robertson, Better than Ezra, Anders Osborne, Stevie Wonder, Kenny Rogers, Ralph Johnson of Earth Wind and Fire , OK Go, The Lee Boys, Terrance Blanchard, Dr. John and he is also on the movie sound track to "Twister" on a song by Tori Amos called Talula. 

                Brian Graber has  been a  part of the music scene of New Orleans La. for more than 30 years.

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Selected Discography

Brian Graber contributed to the following recordings:

Robbie Robertson: "Storyville"

Robbie Robertson "Go back to your woods" Music Video

Tori Amos "Boys from Pele' "

Tori Amos Talula "Tornado Mix" from the block buster movie.

Better than Ezra "How does your garden grow"

Better than Ezra "Greatest hits"

George Porter Jr. "Runnin Pardner"

George Porter Jr. "Funk This"

George Porter Jr. "Count on you"

George Porter Jr. "Things ain't what they used to be"

George Porter Jr. "Its Life"

Anders Osborne "Break the Chain"

The Lee Boys "Testify"


In addition to these he is credited on a number of local New Orleans musician's releases. 




Brian has performed live with the following musicians : Steve Wonder, Kenny Rogers, Dr. John, Kirk F

Live performance credits

The following are some of the highlights that span Brian Graber's live performance career:

Stevie Wonder Smoothy King center

Kenny Rogers Saenger Theatre

Robby Robertson  Tipitina's

Better than Ezra Multiple locations as well as a short tour playing at multiple house of blues venues as well as New Orleans Jazz and heritage festival.

Dr. John Smoothy King Center, Tipitinas

Alan Tousaint New Orleans convention center

John Cleary Tipitinas

Kirk Franklin Smoothy King Center

Yolanda Adams Smoothy King Center

Harry Connick Jr. The Howling Wolf

George Porter Jr. Several Nation wide tours and two European Tours. Tipitinas, Howling wolf, House of Blues and multiple other venues.

Earl King The Swamp room Chicago IL.

Art (Poppa Funk)Neville (Neville Brothers/Meters) Venue: Blues Estefette 

Den Haag NL




Sideman in New Orleans La.

Local Clients

Snooks Eaglin

Earl King

George Porter Jr.

Anders Osborne

Better Than Ezra

Terrance Blanchard

Art Neville

John Gros

Mark Mullins

Matt Lemmler

Russell Batiste

Tracy Griffin

Mark Adams

Mike Lemmler

Don Vappie

Dave Feratto

Peabody

John Mahoney Big Band

Scott Schmitt

New World Funk Ensemble

Tribe Nunzio

Crispin Schroeder

Victory Big Band/Victory Six

David Jordan/ Louisiana Juice

Joe Simon

Bill Horaist

Michael Brothers

David Hansen

Ad Sound agency



and more...



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Photo Gallery

Video

Song from the movie twister. I am on Flugelhorn on the track. The song was originally released on her Album "Boys for Pele"

Tori Amos, Talula Twister the movie

This Robbie Robertson video was aired on both MTV and VH-1. I am on the video as well as the Grammy nominated album.

Brian (Trumpet) with Robbie Robertson (The Band) Bruce Hornsby, George Porter Jr and the rest.

How I can help you on your recording session?

 whatever you need I can create  for you. Realize your vision for your song with horn parts. I have recorded in studio sessions, that include Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Tenor, Alto and Soprano saxophones and valve Trombone. Ask for a demo of my section work and solo capability.

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