About this Event

THE HOT 8 BRASS BAND

Picturedrome Northampton

Friday 21st July



"New Orleans finest" (The Guardian).



Hot 8 Brass Band return to Northampton to play at The Picturedrome for the first time in 10 years!



Hip-hop, jazz and funk out of the classic marching band tradition with a totally contemporary vibe. This funky brass band made their name on the streets and in the clubs of New Orleans. Famous for their blistering, high energy performances.





“Number 1 purveyors of, jazz infused, funk and hip hop” – BBC 6MUSIC



“They play the sort of music that makes you glad to be alive… awesome” – ESQUIRE



“Swells with swaggering jazz, raucous funk, second line strut and hip-hop attitude… irresistible” – 4/5 - MOJO



“A joyous, infectious jazz/funk master class… ingenious” “Hot 8 have become an appealing metaphor for their home city’s hope and vitality” BBC Music