Hotheads & hot jazz
11/28/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Remember the Hot 5's & Hot 7's recordings by Louis Armstrong? Here's a band that gives a healthy nod to the past legends of popular music/jazz of the 20's & 30's. At the same time, they bring an updated look at a few early jazz genres. Excellent production, excellent performances, great ensemble work (vocals & horns), & an excellent live band to boot. One of the sleepers of the Minneapolis music scene, this release was one of the best locally in the past 5 years."
Hotheads are HOT!
jem991 | Philadelphia, PA USA | 11/27/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"SNZ and BBVD are good, but these guys from Minneapolis smoke! In no way are the Hotheads latecomers to the "swing scene;" they owe more to the wilder, dirtier jazz of the late 20s. This is actually their third album, with two prior albums (and some minor changes with musicians) as the Straw Dogs. Check it out...you won't be disappointed!"