The Hot 8 Brass Band is a New Orleans brass ensemble that fuses traditional New Orleans brass traditions with hip-hop, funk, and jazz influences. Formed in 1995 through the merger of the Looney Tunes Brass Band and the High Steppers Brass Band, the group has become a defining force in contemporary brass music, bringing street parade aesthetics into club and festival settings.
Known for their high-energy arrangements and genre-blending approach, Hot 8 Brass Band bridges the gap between live instrumentation and electronic music culture. Their dynamic sound has made them fixtures at major music festivals and collaborators with producers looking to incorporate authentic New Orleans brass elements into modern production, influencing the intersection of traditional and contemporary dance music.
