BRAZZISSIMO! This thrilling ten-piece brass chamber ensemble from the S.F. Bay Area has presented dazzling and, dare we say, “breathtaking” concerts for more than two decades. Having performed nearly a hundred concerts, BRAZZISSIMO! has consistently striven to showcase the beautiful, rich, and vibrant sounds of its talented brass musicians, coupled with invigorating and inspiring arrangements and compositions tailored to its ten-piece configuration. Similar to that of the 1974 Philip Jones Brass (10-piece) ensemble from London, England, BRAZZISSIMO! consists of four trumpets, four trombones, one French horn, and one tuba.

Founded in 2001 by former members Philip Shoptaugh (trumpet/director) and Jim Jaffe (trombone), BRAZZISSIMO! has evolved by adding new members, each bringing strong classical foundations, jazz backgrounds, and seasoned compositional skills. As our concerts often feature an assortment of musical styles including classical, jazz, Latin, and contemporary genres, newly arranged or composed music by our ensemble members is also showcased. Attend a concert or two and experience the BRAZZISSIMO! effect. There is truly nothing quite like it.

Selecting the EVENTS tab provides insight to our 2024-25 concert season.

ONE MISSION, ONE OBJECTIVE: Envision, create and perform music at the highest level to engage and delight audiences.

We look forward to seeing you! 

Dean Boysen – Artistic Director

Contact:  BrazzissimoBrassEnsemble@gmail.com