I Want That Sound!

"Revolutionary Snake Ensemble has been putting its unique and somewhat twisted twist on the New Orleans brass band tradition for more than 25 years...hard-partying avant-funk, with boisterous soloing...I Want That Sound! is a strong example of how Ken Field and the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble continue to push the brass band tradition forward in an entirely original way, all the while making music that's a heck of a lot of fun." - NYC Jazz Record

"One of the hottest sounds ever!" - KTEP El Paso Public Radio

"[RSE] continues to mine the vein of New Orleans - with post-bop, and touches of Avant - this band cooks; edgy, raucous, fun, and first rate!...this album will kick start any party you're thinking about throwing this fall." - KBCS 91.3 Seattle Public Radio

"Revolutionary Snake Ensemble saxophonist/composer Ken Field's explosive, Mardi Gras-inspired jazz/funk brass band!" - Boston Globe

"Invention aplenty..the sheer energy of spontaneous creation is visceral throughout...a life-enhancing treat" Fanfare Magazine

"People tend to think of second line bands — brass bands steeped in New Orleans traditions — as instant party starters. It’s a great compliment, maybe the best compliment ever, but it limits the sonic and emotional range of these bands. Revolutionary Snake Ensemble can absolutely get a party started. But on the local horn collective’s fourth album, “I Want That Sound!,” the players also explore the wild outerlands of jazz." - Boston Herald

"More than a little chaotic - by design. It's also immensely enjoyable, whipping up high spirits without the need of any visual theatrics. It should set the feet of most of its listeners dancing, or marching." - The Arts Fuse

Best of year lists:  Chris Heim, KMUW (Wichita NPR);  Ted Giola, The History of Jazz