Who says a saxophonist can’t steal the spotlight?
Meet Kick Brass, a high school band from Washington that’s flipping the script with a viral, funk-fueled performance that lit up the internet—and their school’s talent show.
You’ve never heard 20th-century funk hits quite like this. Their electric performance is the definition of talent, swagger, and sheer joy.
Taking the stage with undeniable presence, this five-piece freshman band—featuring two saxophones, a trumpet, a tuba, and a drum kit—comes ready to funk. Before the first note, their confident lead saxophonist offers a playful tease:
“We’re gonna take you all down to a place we like to call Funkytown.”
And Funkytown it was.
From the first blast of brass, the lead saxophonist launches into a wild groove, feet dancing like he’s in his own retro music video. Backed by a flawlessly tight horn section and crisp percussion, they breathe new life into Lipps Inc.’s “Funkytown,” transforming its electronic roots into a bold, brassy explosion that feels straight out of the 1980s.
But the show’s not over yet.
Kick Brass keeps the energy surging with James Brown’s classic “I Got You (I Feel Good).” The saxes trade solos with slick precision while the trumpet pierces the air with impossible high notes, sending the audience into a frenzy. People cheer, whistle, and rise to their feet—caught in the grip of the groove.
By the finale, the stage is showered with roses. Fellow performers bow out, and the verdict is clear: Kick Brass stole the show.
Meet the lineup:
Oliver Abercrombie – Tenor Saxophone
Colton Gehring – Sousaphone
Ethan Tang – Baritone Sax & Trombone
Jake Bailey – Trumpet
Mya Grymes – Drums
Their talent-show triumph catapulted them to online fame, racking up over a million views on YouTube. And they didn’t stop there—Kick Brass hit the road, performing at the 2023 Oak Harbor Music Festival and even lending their infectious funk to Orlando’s Southern Barbecue events.
With tight riffs, sky-high energy, and serious musical chops, Kick Brass is more than a viral sensation—they’re a rising force in brass-driven funk.
Remember the name—Kick Brass is just getting started.