The Hot 8 Brass Band

New Orleans-based Hot 8 Brass Band draw on the traditional jazz heritage of their hometown, alongside more modern styles. The collective earned a win in the 64th Annual Grammy Awards 2022 for their feature on John Batiste’s ‘Album of The Year', following the nomination of ‘The Life & Times Of…’ for ‘Best Regional Roots Album’ in 2013. Hot 8 have collaborated with the likes of Jon Batiste, Blind Boys of Alabama, Basement Jaxx, Alice Russell and George Ezra, and supported Mos Def, Lauryn Hill and Mary J Blige. They have established a decade-long affiliation with actor/BBC 6Music DJ Craig Charles, among other tastemakers. After a festive appearance Live at Maida Vale for Lauren Laverne, the band performed for Jools Holland's annual Hootenanny on BBC 2 in 2019. Later that year, after taking to the stage together at the BRIT awards in February, Hot 8 were invited on the European leg of George Ezra’s tour. With multiple sell-out shows at London’s Roundhouse and Brighton’s Dome, Hot 8 continue to share music from acclaimed releases, such as 'Vicennial...', 'On The Spot' and 'Take Cover', honoring their city’s musical traditions, while forging their own powerful legacy. Hot 8’s magnificent originals are juxtaposed with fresh versions of Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder, The Specials and of course their anthemic take on Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual Healing”. The recent passing of Bennie Pete, the beloved co-founder and sousaphone player for the outfit, will be honored in true New Orleans fashion with ‘The Bossman Tour 2023’.