[UPDATED] The music community is saddened by the killing of TBC Brass Band’s Brandon Franklin. Franklin’s funeral is today at The Church of New Orleans (11700 Chef Menteur Hwy.). Viewing starts at 9 a.m., and the service starts at 11.  He’ll be buried at Rest Haven Memorial Park (10400 Old Gentilly Rd.), and the Repast will take place at O. Perry Walk College and Career Preparatory High School and Community Center (2832 General Meyer Ave. on the West Bank).

TBC on parade earlier this year, with Franklin on saxophone:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU2_0BBSAzU&feature=related[/youtube]

Update May 25, 3:51 p.m.: The YouTube interview with TBC founder Jason Slack has been removed at the request of the videographer who posted it.