PitchBlak Brass Band present's the DELUXE EP! In the Deluxe version of the EP, PitchBlak includes brand new LIVE recordings from their packed-house performance at Brooklyn Bowl.

Track 5, "The Light" written by Chanell Crichlow, TUBA{{FReSH}}, is a song inspired by the harsh realities and feelings as a young gay person of color. The song is an anthem of sorts, starting off quiet and smooth with the lush vocals of Jackie Morales which then drives into a thoughtful verse by TJ Robinson (AKA MC Fresh Peak). Alison Shearer (AKA The Crag) brings the song to new heights with a prolific solo. Finally, the band comes back together and hits the ending with a hard, meaningful chorus guided by Jackie's vocals and The Guitar Wizard Benjamin Brody floating above it all.

Track 6, "Anticipation" written by Anthony Barfield, was inspired by Anthony's experience of going to PitchBlak shows and seeing how the band has evolved over time. Anticipation is all about getting the crowd hyped and interacting with the band. The piece is heavily inspired by traditional classical elements, while meshing modern day hip-hop into the mold. A true arranger and orchestrater, Barfield included in the arrangement when Bryan Walters (AKA MC Dubs) and MC Fresh Peak should stop playing in advance of their verses, which provides for a smooth on-stage performance of the piece. Anthony Barfield is an active trombonist and composer in every discipline of contemporary and traditional music. You can find more of Mr. Barfield's music and activities at www.anthonybarfield.com

Special thanks to our friends and families, past band members and subs, Melissa Li, Andrew Rowan, Derek Aspenberg, Stuart Brody at North Jersey Ty-Graphics, Anthony Barfield, Paul Smeilus, Aaron Knapp, Bklyn Boihood, The Brooklyn Steppers, Harlem & Brooklyn, live music lovers & party people everywhere. And a special thank to YOU for listening and experiencing...