Rusty Brass Bend (Italy)

Rusty Brass Band is an Italian band from Brescia, which is bringing the sound of trumpets, trombones, tubas and percussions to the festival. 

The project was started in 2017 as an attempt at reconciliation. Namely, a guitarist friend hired a talented vibraphonist and arranger, Olmo Chittò, to put together a small ensemble of brass instruments and percussions for an afternoon serenade, with the aim of reviving a troubled relationship. Although that attempt did not work out as planned, the notes of the song “Can’t Help Falling in Love” planted the seeds of a new love – Rusty Brass Band.

The band settled down to eight members, offering different performances depending on the occasion. From the very beginning, they have worked to make their performances recognizable, with a focus on creating an original repertoire. 

That repertoire covers a wide range of musical genres, including funk, jazz, Balkan music, Latin, New Orleans style, disco and reggae. 

In addition to concert activities, Rusty Brass Band is also committed to initiatives for social inclusion in its region. They have performed with homeless people, in prisons, youth shelters, as well as at humanitarian events.