The Hot 8 Brass Band is a New Orleans-based brass ensemble that has been injecting a hefty dose of soulful, horn-driven energy into the music scene since their formation in the mid-1990s. Renowned for blending traditional New Orleans brass sounds with modern elements from jazz, funk, hip-hop, and soul, they've established themselves as one of the most vibrant and engaging acts within the genre.

Celebrating over two decades of music with their 20th-anniversary album "Vicennial: 20 Years of The Hot 8 Brass Band," the group showcases their versatility and relentless vitality. Their innovative reimaginings of classic songs, demonstrated in tracks like "Sexual Healing (Bossman Edit)" and "Love Will Tear Us Apart," speak to their ability to bridge the past and the present. Their original work is equally effervescent, with releases like "Can't Nobody Get Down" and "Working Together" spotlighting their knack for crafting infectious rhythms and melodies that get audiences moving. Despite the tragic loss of band members and the hardships faced in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the Hot 8 Brass Band's resilience and passion for music continue to shine through every performance and recording, marking them as true ambassadors of New Orleans music.

Genres

Brass Band

New Orleans Funk

Second Line

Street Band

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Latest Release

Sexual Healing (Bossman Edit)

Hot 8 Brass Band

Single - Released May 23, 2023