Soul Rebels Brass Band: Unlock Your Mind – review

(Rounder/Universal)Anyone who heard the Soul Rebels Brass Band play the 2010 London Jazz festival won't need reminding of the jubilant charisma of this New Orleans ensemble, and the impact of its mix of the rootsiest early jazz with hip-hop, funk, ska and R&B. The Soul Rebels return to the LJF next month, promoting the more vocals-angled music from this party-powered album – equally effervescent guests include singer/drummer Cyril Neville, former Lenny Kravitz sideman Trombone Shorty, and Met...

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