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| − | |activity w/prince = 1991-1994<br>1999-2000 | + | |activity w/prince = 1991-1994<br>1999-2000<br>2011-2015 |
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|introduction = Hornheads is a brass ensemble, formed in 1991 as a nameless collective, sometimes referred to as [[NPG Hornz]]. They were first assembled when [[Prince]] wanted a horn section to accompany [[The NPG]] on the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]]. Centered around trombonist and arranger, [[Michael B. Nelson]], the Hornheads have made contributions to many live shows between 1991 and 1994, and (as a trio) in 1999/2000, as well as on many [[Prince]] and related artists albums. | |introduction = Hornheads is a brass ensemble, formed in 1991 as a nameless collective, sometimes referred to as [[NPG Hornz]]. They were first assembled when [[Prince]] wanted a horn section to accompany [[The NPG]] on the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]]. Centered around trombonist and arranger, [[Michael B. Nelson]], the Hornheads have made contributions to many live shows between 1991 and 1994, and (as a trio) in 1999/2000, as well as on many [[Prince]] and related artists albums. | ||
| − | On [[Prince]] albums they are usually credited as 'Hornheadz' while the albums | + | On [[Prince]] albums they are usually credited as 'Hornheadz' while the albums they released as a collective are as Hornheads. |
| − | In 1994 The Hornheads released there first album: ''Hornheads'', which included their composition [[Hornheadz: Intermission|Intermission]], also performed live on the road with [[Prince]] and [[The NPG]] in 1993. And 'New Dell Inn', an arrangement that [[Prince]] also used in [[Billy Jack Bitch]] as well as 'Tub O’ Grease', which is a version of [[Oilcan]] from the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] | + | In 1994 The Hornheads released there first album: ''Hornheads'', which included their composition [[Hornheadz: Intermission|Intermission]], also performed live on the road with [[Prince]] and [[The NPG]] in 1993. And 'New Dell Inn', an arrangement that [[Prince]] also used in [[Billy Jack Bitch]] as well as 'Tub O’ Grease', which is a version of [[Oilcan]] from the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]’s first ’solo' album [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] released in 1993. |
A sophomore album ''5 Heads Are Better Than 1'' followed in 1997. Then it took them until 2004 to complete their third album ''Fat Lip''. they are also featured on a wide range of albums by artists unrelated to [[Prince]] (see listing below). | A sophomore album ''5 Heads Are Better Than 1'' followed in 1997. Then it took them until 2004 to complete their third album ''Fat Lip''. they are also featured on a wide range of albums by artists unrelated to [[Prince]] (see listing below). | ||
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* [[22_November 1999|22 November 1999]]: El Álamo, Spain - Estudios El Álamo (Séptimo) ([[Michael Nelson]], [[Dave Jensen]], [[Kathy Jensen]]) | * [[22_November 1999|22 November 1999]]: El Álamo, Spain - Estudios El Álamo (Séptimo) ([[Michael Nelson]], [[Dave Jensen]], [[Kathy Jensen]]) | ||
* [[25_November 1999|25 November 1999]]: Cologne, Germany - Studio 449 (Harald Schmidt Show) ([[Michael Nelson]], [[Dave Jensen]], [[Kathy Jensen]]) | * [[25_November 1999|25 November 1999]]: Cologne, Germany - Studio 449 (Harald Schmidt Show) ([[Michael Nelson]], [[Dave Jensen]], [[Kathy Jensen]]) | ||
| − | * [[27_November 1999|27 November 1999]]: Aalsmeer, the Netherlands - Joop van den Ende | + | * [[27_November 1999|27 November 1999]]: Aalsmeer, the Netherlands - Joop van den Ende Studio’s (Glücksspirale) ([[Michael Nelson]], [[Dave Jensen]], [[Kathy Jensen]]) |
| − | * [[28_November 1999|28 November 1999]]: Almere, the Netherlands - Cinevideo | + | * [[28_November 1999|28 November 1999]]: Almere, the Netherlands - Cinevideo Studio’s (Tros TV-Show) ([[Michael Nelson]], [[Dave Jensen]], [[Kathy Jensen]]) |
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*2000 [[Album: Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic]] | *2000 [[Album: Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic]] | ||
*2001 [[Album: The Rainbow Children|The Rainbow Children]] | *2001 [[Album: The Rainbow Children|The Rainbow Children]] | ||
| + | *2014 [[Album: Art Official Age|Art Official Age]] | ||
| + | *2015 [[Album:_Hitnrun_Phase_One|Hitnrun Phase One]] | ||
| + | *2015 [[Album: Hitnrun_Phase_Two|Hitnrun Phase Two]] | ||
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Unreleased<br> | Unreleased<br> | ||
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*1993 [[The NPG]]: [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] | *1993 [[The NPG]]: [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] | ||
*1993 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples]: [[Album: The Voice|The Voice]] | *1993 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples]: [[Album: The Voice|The Voice]] | ||
| − | *1993 [[Tevin Campbell]]: [[Album: | + | *1993 [[Tevin Campbell]]: [[Album: I’m Ready|I’m Ready]] |
*1994 Various Artists: [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]] | *1994 Various Artists: [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]] | ||
*1994 Various Artists: [[Album: Pret A Porter|Prêt-A-Porter]] | *1994 Various Artists: [[Album: Pret A Porter|Prêt-A-Porter]] | ||
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:;As The Hornheads Latin Ensemble | :;As The Hornheads Latin Ensemble | ||
| − | ::2006 | + | ::2006 Smokin’ Cuban Jazz |
:;As The Hornheads Big Band | :;As The Hornheads Big Band | ||
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**Illya Kuryaki: ''Chances'' | **Illya Kuryaki: ''Chances'' | ||
**Benoit Delbecq: ''Crescendo in Duke'' | **Benoit Delbecq: ''Crescendo in Duke'' | ||
| − | ** | + | **Redtenbacher’s Funkestra: ''The Cooker'' |
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