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Funky Butt
OriginOslo, Norway
GenresJazz
Years active2000–present
LabelsSonor, Schmell
MembersVidar Sæther
Kåre Nymark
Even Kruse Skatrud
David Gald
Anders Aarum
Knut Lothe
Websitewww.funkybutt.no

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.

Personnel

Discography

  • 2001: Whoopin' (Sonor)
  • 2002: The Glove (Sonor)
  • 2005: Big Mama (Schmell)
  • 2007: Shakin' da butt (Schmell)

References

  1. "Funky Butt Directory". MIC.no. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  2. Schulte, Tom. "Funky Butt". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  3. "Funky Butt" (in Norwegian). Kulturnett.no. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2012.

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