Haggis Horns

The Haggis Horns are one of the best live bands in the game; 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.

Based around the nucleus of Malcolm Strachan (Trumpet), Jason Rae (Alto Sax) & Atholl Ransome (Tenor Sax) the Haggis Horns (yes, they’re from Scotland) extend to an eight-piece live outfit, featuring Joe Tatton on keys, Morgan Pugh on bass, Ben Barker on Guitar, Sam Bell on percussion and drummer Luke Flowers (Cinematic Orchestra). Debut 7’ Hot Damn! was released in 2005 with new single “Traveller (pts 1 & 2)” following late in 2006 to widespread acclaim.

The band have worked with some of the biggest names in the scene, including Mark Ronson (filling in for The Dap Kings!), Amy Winehouse, The Cinematic Orchestra, Nightmares On Wax, Lou Donaldson & Corinne Bailey Rae. They also featured heavily on fellow UK-funk outfit The New Mastersounds’ debut album on BBE.

Some great props for the boy’s first album means expectation is high for the follow up in 2008.

“Brilliant. Proper!” – Mr. Scruff
“Good stuff” – Gilles Peterson
“Very good, authentic sounding Brit funk” – DJ Food
“Superb retro funk that really hits the spot” – Daddy G
“Magnificently funky” – Quantic
* “The best horn section in the world!”* – Mark Ronson

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