Selby Avenue Brass Band

St. Paul, Twin Cities metro

St. Paul brass band rooted in New Orleans street music, featuring vocalist Thomasina Petrus.

Selby Avenue Brass Band takes its name from a well-known St. Paul neighborhood and is rooted in New Orleans street music while also playing many other genres. The band is led by tubist, arranger and composer Tom Wells and features Minneapolis jazz vocalist Thomasina Petrus. It played the Vintage Band Festival in Northfield in 2025 and the Twin Cities Jazz Festival in June 2026.