Hot 8 Brass Band's Terrell 'Burger' Batiste
‘Facing Down Fate, Forging A Destiny’ – an incredible story.
The road has been fraught with difficulty for New Orleans’ Hot 8 Brass Band, and this epic article entitled ‘Facing Down Fate, Forging A Destiny: The Hot 8’s Terrell ‘Burger’ Batiste’ digs deep into the heart and soul of their trumpet player Terrell ‘Burger’ Bastiste, who lost both his legs in a near fatal car accident in 2005. If you don’t know the full history of the Hot 8 then this heart-rending account – published on the New Orleans website, Nola – is an ideal way to find out about this truly inspirational band; and even if you do, Bastiste gives added insight into their fascinating history.
Read the article in full here