Phil Nusbaum of KBEM interviews Tom Wells

Phil learns how Tom goes about writing and arranging, whether it's instrumentals for the Selby Avenue Brass Band or vocal features for Thomasina Petrus. Tom also shares his favorite writing scenario. 

rondo community music series, featuring Thomasina Petrus

Saturday, September 28
See our previous performance
Presented by Walker|West

Crescent City meets Twin Cities

More Than Just Second Line
SABB plays a variety of music in the spirit of New Orleans including jazz, funk, soul and R&B
Good To Go For All Venues
Book the band for parades, club dates, weddings, corporate events, charity events, church services
A Band That Scales
SABB can perform from an instrumental 5-piece group up to a 10-piece band with vocals

The Band
The Selby Avenue Brass Band brings a unique voice to the Minneapolis / St. Paul music scene.  While our musical roots come from the streets of New Orleans we expand from that genre into many others.

​The group is led by Tom Wells, tubaist, arranger & composer and music educator in the Twin Cities area. Tom’s compositions and arrangement fuel a band comprised of enthusiastic and experienced musicians (including a Grammy winner). 

 More About Tom Wells...

Aside from being our fearless leader, Tom has been a true collaborative force for performance and education in St. Paul and abroad. Here's your chance to learn more about him.