Funky Butt (band)
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
- Vidar Sæther - saxophone
- Kåre Nymark - trumpet
- Even Kruse Skatrud - trombone
- David Gald - tuba
- Anders Aarum - piano
- Knut Lothe - drums
Discography
- 2001: Whoopin'
- 2002: The Glove
- 2005: Big Mama
- 2007: ''Shakin' da butt''