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