The Haggis Horns [funk]

“The best horn section in the world!” – Mark Ronson

“I love the Haggis Horns. No-one plays funk the way that they do” – Craig Charles, BBC6

The Haggis Horns hardly need any introduction, having been at the forefront of the UK funk scene since they came to our attention on the legendary album “Keb Darge Presents The New Mastersounds”.

They have five fuelled albums under their belt, Hot Damn! (2007), Keep On Movin (2009), What Comes To Mind (2015) One Of These Days (2017), Stand Up For Love (2020). They have been rocking crowds the world over for years winning fans with their distinctive northern funk sound, combining ass-shaking breakbeats, afrobeat, soul and hip-hop.

The members of The Haggis Horns have performed with the likes of Jamiroquai, John Legend & The Roots, Jess Glynne, Amy Winehouse, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, Morcheeba, Roots Manuva, Lou Donaldson, Erroll Brown, Elbow, Nightmares On Wax, The Human League, Dennis Coffey, Adele, Corinne Bailey Rae, Mark Ronson, Robbie Williams, Duran Duran, Craig Charles Presents The Fantasy Funk Band, Lisa Stansfield, Finley Quaye, The Cinematic Orchestra, Martina Topley-Bird, Kano, Estelle, Lily Allen, KT Tunstall & Snowboy, to name a few!

“Heavy grooves, impeccable horn arrangements and soulful vocals. Funk is alive and well my friends” – Brian J., Pimps Of Joytime

“You can always rely on The Haggis Horns to get the party started. World Class Funk” – Bill Laurance, Snarky Puppy

Line up
Malcolm Strachan – trumpet
Atholl Ransome – tenor Sax / flute
James Russell – alto / baritone Sax
Ben Barker – guitar
George Cooper – keyboards
Sam Vicary – bass
Luke Flowers – drums
Sam Bell – percussion
Martin Connor – vocals