Riot Jazz Brass Band

Riot Jazz Brass Band sounds like a New Orleans second line that took a wrong turn and ended up in the middle of a Manchester warehouse rave. It is a massive, wall-of-sound experience where the low-end isn't provided by a synth, but by the lung capacity of a sousaphone player. The drums are crisp, breakbeat-heavy, and relentless, providing a foundation for a horn section that screams with the intensity of a lead guitarist.

What truly sets them apart is the integration of MC Chunky, whose grime and hip-hop flows transform the group from a traditional brass ensemble into a legitimate live dance act. They don't just play jazz; they reinterpret the vocabulary of UK electronic music, from dubstep wobbles to jungle breaks, using nothing but spit and valves. It is 'peace-lovin' aggro jazz' that feels both technically proficient and wonderfully chaotic.

Start with 'Incoming!' to hear their original compositions at their most polished, or dive into 'Live at Band on the Wall' to capture the true, unhinged spirit of their club nights. If you want to hear how they flip the script on familiar tunes, 'Ten Covers' is an essential masterclass in brass-based reinterpretation.