Album lore

Fat Lip, issued in 1997 on Bone 2 B Wild Music, presents The Hornheads—an ensemble known for deftly melding jazz, funk, and Latin influences within a brass band framework. The fifteen tracks range from original compositions like the title cut to inventive covers of pop staples such as Stevie Wonder’s "Superstition" and "Isn’t She Lovely," as well as Prince’s "All in Love Is Fair." The Hornheads’ approach leans on tight arrangements and a rhythmic pulse that nods to big band tradition while embracing contemporary grooves.The album’s mix of upbeat numbers like "Chiclete Com Banana" and contemplative pieces such as "Things Left Unsaid" reveals the group’s versatility. Recorded with an ear toward both precision and warmth, Fat Lip stands as a document of late ’90s brass-driven jazz that balances technical prowess with accessible flair. Its modest circulation belies the care evident in the performances and arrangements, making it a noteworthy artifact for collectors of brass-inflected jazz and funk.

Album lore

Fat Lip, issued in 1997 on Bone 2 B Wild Music, presents The Hornheads—an ensemble known for deftly melding jazz, funk, and Latin influences within a brass band framework. The fifteen tracks range from original compositions like the title cut to inventive covers of pop staples such as Stevie Wonder’s "Superstition" and "Isn’t She Lovely," as well as Prince’s "All in Love Is Fair." The Hornheads’ approach leans on tight arrangements and a rhythmic pulse that nods to big band tradition while embracing contemporary grooves.The album’s mix of upbeat numbers like "Chiclete Com Banana" and contemplative pieces such as "Things Left Unsaid" reveals the group’s versatility. Recorded with an ear toward both precision and warmth, Fat Lip stands as a document of late ’90s brass-driven jazz that balances technical prowess with accessible flair. Its modest circulation belies the care evident in the performances and arrangements, making it a noteworthy artifact for collectors of brass-inflected jazz and funk.