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Funky Butt (band)

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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.[1]

Personnel

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Discography

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  • 2001: Whoopin' (Sonor)[2]
  • 2002: The Glove (Sonor)
  • 2005: Big Mama (Schmell)
  • 2007: Shakin' da butt (Schmell)[3]

References

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  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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