© by Rainer Ortag
The „Hot Damn Horns & The Soul Machine" are a 7-piece funk firework from Stuttgart (Germany) that combines instrumental funk, soul, afrobeat and hip-hop with the virtuosity of first-class jazz musicians.
The notoriously sexy „Hot Damn Horns" are a horn section that not only impresses with its wholesome appearance, but above all with razor-sharp riffs, dizzying solos and daring "doits" sure to make any keyboarder who tries to play „brass section licks“ quake. An absolute highlight in times of electronically alienated brass sounds, Christian Mück (trumpet), Christoph Beck (saxophone) and Florian Seeger (trombone) celebrate the analog brass section. No wonder they have already shared the stage with greats like Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet) or Holly Johnson (Frankie Goes to Hollywood).
They are supported by „The Soul Machine“ - a rhythm section that knows every trick in the book. Christoph Neuhaus (guitar), Lukas Großmann (hammond organ), Alex Uhl (bass) and Eckhard Stromer / Andy Schoy (drums) form the foundation of rousing instrumental funk & soul originals. The focus is on the groove...danceable and full of energy.
The motto is clear: come by and dig out your dancing shoes!
Christian Mück
Trumpet
Christian Mück
© by Rainer Ortag
REVIEWS
If you're not blown away by this, you're not a fan of powerful funk and soul.
Concerto Magazin
irresistible funk grooves
Andreas Ebert / Jazzthetik
gloriously soulful, funk-filled music
Imran Mirza / Blue in Green Radio
outstanding tracks
Denis Poole - Smooth Jazz Therapy
an impressive statement in instrumental funk
thenewfunky.com
strong bass lines and driving beats
Ferdinand Dupuis-Panther / Jazz'halo
Energetic, sometimes dizzyingly fast brass riffs [...] dance with almost weightless ease over the sounds of the fabulous rhythm section.
Concerto Magazin
It shakes your leg, but also your soul.
Andreas Ebert / Jazzthetik
an incredibly versatile and accomplished funk record from nothing less than an incredibly versatile and accomplished band
Imran Mirza / Blue in Green Radio
a resounding invitation to shake a leg
Schwarzwälder Bote
a record that is simply fun
HR2 - Kultur / Jazzgroove
Soul/Funk music without an expiration date
Andreas Ebert / Jazzthetik
a great album
Denis Poole - Smooth Jazz Therapy