Wouldn’t a world in which brass bands combine hip hop, funk and jazz be great? It would? We agree! And we have that for you: New Orleans’ finest, hottest and most hip hop-funk-jazzy octet is coming to Rotterdam. BIRD, get ready for a dose of hot brass from the Hot 8 Brass Band!

With their unique sound, the men of the Hot 8 Brass Band scored millions of views on their YouTube channel, six successful albums and a Grammy nomination – not to mention support from legends like Lauryn Hill and Mos Def. And it’s no surprise either: a cover of Marvin Gayes’ ‘Sexual Healing’ never before sounded so … saxy! Not one, but two EPs were released this year: Take Cover and Working Together EP combine hard-hitting sentiment with beats, hooks and grooves that’ll work their way to your feet. It’s sounds great on your headphones, but wait till you hear them live!

Insider tip

Blijf achteraf vooral hangen want we jammen (gratis) door tijdens BIRDsessions – misschien wel met de leden van Hot 8 Brass Band.

This event is made possible by North Sea Round Town. North Sea Round Town is the fringe festival of North Sea Jazz that descends on Rotterdam, offering the best the city has to offer in jazz, blues, soul, funk, hip hop, pop, improvisation and crossovers.