Pinettes Brass Band

In 1991, Mr. Jefferey Herbert founded the Original Pinettes Brass Band, the only female brass band in the universe. Each member was raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, and went to the historically black, all-girl Catholic institution, St. Mary's Academy High institution (HBHS). The Original Pinettes, who started out with 16 or more women, eventually included not just St. Mary's girls... read full bio