The Canadian Brass

Canadian Brass is a pioneering Canadian brass quintet formed in 1970 in Toronto, Ontario, by tuba player Chuck Daellenbach and trombonist Gene Watts, with initial members including hornist Graeme Page and trumpeters Stuart Laughton and Bill Phillips.[1][2] With over 130 albums sold worldwide exceeding 2 million copies, they have elevated brass quintet music to mass audiences through innovative repertoire, engaging performances, and extensive global touring, including being the first Western ensemble to perform in China in 1977.[3][4][5] As of 2023, Daellenbach remains the sole original member, joined by trumpeters Joe Burgstaller and Mikio Sasaki, hornist Jeff Nelsen, and trombonist Keith Dyrda.[2][3]