The Haggis Horns are one of the funkiest live bands you will ever see; a brass heavy funk powerhouse that has been rocking clubs up and down the country for years, combining breakbeat funk, soul, hip-hop and afrobeat with the virtuosity of trained jazz musicians. The members have performed and recorded with many top artists. As well as their recent work with Mark Ronson (lending their lungs to perform live the Dap Kings studio role!) The band can be seen in the video for single 'Valerie' and have supported Mark on live dates and TV appearances, the members have performed and recorded with many top artists including, Amy Winehouse, Robbie Williams, Jamiroqui, Duran Duran, Corinne Bailey-Rae, Adele, Lou Donaldson, Nightmares on Wax, Roots Manuva, Lily Allen, KT Tunstall, Snowboy, Tim Burgess (The Charlatans), Martina Topley-Bird, Stuart Zender, Estelle and The Cinematic Orchestra. The Haggis Horns are featured on the Legendary deep funk album "Keb Darge presents the New Master! sounds". Based around the nucleus of Malcolm Strachan (Trumpet) & Atholl Ransome (Tenor Sax, Flute) The Haggis Horns (yes, they're from Scotland) extend to an eight-piece live outfit, with guitarist Ben Barker also taking a production role in their recorded output. Debut 7" 'Hot Damn!' was released in November 2006, followed by 12" 'The Traveller pt.s 1 & 2' to widespread acclaim winning even more fans over to their distinctive Northern funk sound. The Haggis Horns returned with two more funk-fuelled ...
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