“Captures the abandon of a street parade while expanding its stylistic scope … it’s got the essential ingredients spiced with fresh flavors.” — Dan Ouellette, jazz columnist for Billboard, contributing editor to Stereophile, longtime Downbeat contributor
Man, this snake can move!
Two things matter most when it comes to funk: the music has to be fun, and it can’t be boring.
Feel good. It’s okay to feel good in these days of war, floods, pestilence, and (insert the current price of) gasoline.
What do Billy Idol, Ornette Coleman and Doris Day have in common? One thing at least: They’re all fodder for the creative madness of the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble (RSE).
More than a little chaotic – by design. It’s also immensely enjoyable, whipping up high spirits without the need of any visual theatrics. It should set the feet of most of its listeners dancing, or marching.
People tend to think of second line bands – brass bands steeped in New Orleans traditions – as instant party starters. It’s a great compliment, maybe the best compliment ever, but it limits the sonic and emotional range of these bands. Revolutionary Snake Ensemble can absolutely get a party started.
Invention aplenty…the sheer energy of spontaneous creation is visceral throughout…a life-enhancing treat.
“[RSE] continues to mine the vein of New Orleans – with post-bop, and touches of Avant – this band cooks; edgy, raucous, fun, and first rate!…this album will kick start any party you’re thinking about throwing this fall.”
Revolutionary Snake Ensemble has been putting its unique and somewhat twisted twist on the New Orleans brass band tradition for more than 25 years…hard-partying avant-funk, with boisterous soloing…
RSE can absolutely get a party started, but on the local horn collective’s fourth album, “I Want That Sound!,” the players also explore the wild outerlands of jazz.
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