Funky Butt (band)
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Funky Butt | |
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| Origin | Oslo, Norway |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Sonor, Schmell |
| Members | Vidar Sæther Kåre Nymark Even Kruse Skatrud David Gald Anders Aarum Knut Lothe |
| Website | www |
Funky Butt is a Norwegian jazz band inspired by New Orleans Jazz. About their music it is said it is a funky brass band with piano added, offering New Orleans music with a Nordic perspective. It is a melting pot of traditional jazz, Caribbean influences, tango, hard bop, and contemporary grooves. It embraces lyrical beauty and fresh phrasing. It involves strong soloing and respectful collective playing.[1]
Personnel[edit]
- Vidar Sæther – saxophone
- Kåre Nymark – trumpet
- Even Kruse Skatrud – trombone
- David Gald – tuba
- Anders Aarum – piano
- Knut Lothe – drums
Discography[edit]
- 2001: Whoopin' (Sonor)[2]
- 2002: The Glove (Sonor)
- 2005: Big Mama (Schmell)
- 2007: Shakin' da butt (Schmell)[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Funky Butt Directory". MIC.no. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- ^ Schulte, Tom. "Funky Butt". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- ^ "Funky Butt" (in Norwegian). Kulturnett.no. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
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