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Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, Funky Dawgz Brass Band

Cory Henry is a multi-instrumentalist and producer with a catalog worthy of a man twice his age. His primary instrument is the organ, and he began playing at the age of two. At the age of six he competed at the Apollo Theater and made it to the finalist round. In 2010 he co-produced Jay White's Larger than Life. Later that year he released his first album Christmas With You, which featured his lively renditions of Christmas classics and prominently showcased his skill as an improvisor. Kim Burrell's Grammy nominated and Stellar Award winning Love album released in 2011 boasted several tracks that were written and produced by Henry. That year he wrote for and produced much of Krishnar Lewis' One Lover's Trilogy album and released his first, "Leave you alone".

Henry is primarily known for harmonically rich organ playing that owes a greater debt to the virtuosic unpredictability of Tatum and Peterson than it does to Jimmy Smith and other members of the Hammond organ pantheon. In his best moments he seems to capture the breadth of the Jazz and Gospel idioms and produce something altogether new through his unique blending of the two genres. Although he possesses a great deal of technique, in his solos he regularly subordinates it to a narrative arch and exhibits a maturity that surpasses his years. Unlike many virtuosos he is a great accompanist, and perhaps this is why he excels also as a producer and sideman.

Funky Dawgz Brass Band
Funky Dawgz are a New Orleans style second-line brass band that has exploded onto the live music scene throughout the Northeast. 
Taking the music of New Orleans to a whole new level, this 10-piece funky groove machine loaded with high-energy horns is bound to get everyone around them dancing to music that is irresistibly funky! 
Playing a mix of traditional New Orleans R&B, original music, and today's top hits with a brass twist, the Funky Dawgz put on a show that you don't want to miss!
Listen: http://www.funkydawgzbrassband.com/