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The Dirty Dozen Brass Band

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The Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a New Orleans brass ensemble formed in 1977. They revitalized the city’s brass band tradition by folding in jazz, funk and R&B, touring internationally and collaborating widely. Their major-label release Voodoo (1989) featured guests like Dr. John, Dizzy Gillespie and Branford Marsalis.

Formed in New Orleans in 1977; American brass ensemble blending jazz, funk and R&B; active internationally; major-label album Voodoo released in 1989 on Columbia; known for collaborations and predominantly horn-and-percussion arrangements.

A single review looks at Voodoo (1989), spotlighting the band’s New Orleans roots, brass-driven energy, and a guest list including Dr. John, Dizzy Gillespie and Branford Marsalis. It notes the album’s mostly instrumental, cover-heavy tracklist with the title song as the sole original. The tone is appreciative of their jazz-funk-R&B blend and enduring live power, with a 3/5 rating.

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