PRESS QUOTES

“Its razor-sharp horn section blasts out the sort of punchy stabs that have made thousands of white people dance to Tower of Power, while its unhinged rhythm section recalls the greasy funk that drips from fingers and collects in the gutters of New Orleans. But stellar musicianship and dedication to the craft aren’t the band’s only strengths — more important, the act showcases the playful side missing from many uptight jazz enthusiasts.” - The Riverfront Times

“The CD is the total package, folks. Everything here is first class. [FBBB] proves you don’t have to be from, or living in, New Orleans to feel the funk.”
– STL Blues.net

“For members of the Funky Butt Brass Band from St. Louis, tribute takes the form of a working brass band, and they are nothing if not reverential. These cats can play, and they offer nothing but praise for the traditional brass band. The horns are the key, of course, and they perform admirably.”
– Offbeat, New Orleans' music magazine

“The horn chops and percussion are right on the money. Without question, these guys know their way around a horn! The infectious grooves are enough to recommend this effort.”
– Blues Blast Magazine

"For the brass masters and the beat-keepers in the Funky Butt Brass Band, every day is a holiday. The band's music -- which is derived from New Orleans' second line heritage but infused with all manner of funk, soul and jazz traditions -- is eternally festive no matter what the season. Ben Reece's vibrant tenor sax, Adam Hucke's bright, high-flying trumpet, Aaron Chandler's boisterous trombone and Matt Brinkmann's booming sousaphone combine (and sometimes compete) with one another during inventive, interactive sets." - The Riverfront Times


INTERVIEWS

• Riverfront Times, June 2011

• St. Louis Beacon, June 2011



CD REVIEWS

• STLBlues.net reviews "Cut The Body Loose"

• The Riverfront Times reviews "Cut The Body Loose"

• Offbeat Magazine reviews "You Can Trust The Funky Butt Brass Band"

• The Riverfront Times reviews "You Can Trust The Funky Butt Brass Band"

• The RFT names YCTTFBBB one of top St. Louis releases of 2011

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