New York combo Slavic Soul Party!, led by versatile percussionist Matt Moran, has arguably advanced the cause of Balkan brass music further than any other U.S.-based group, honoring the rollicking Romani style popularized by the likes of Boban Markovic and Fanfare Ciocarlia while putting its own spin on the tradition. Over its 17-year history, the group has mostly consisted of jazz musicians, but they’re players with omnivorous appetites and sophisticated palates.…
New York combo Slavic Soul Party!, led by versatile percussionist Matt Moran, has arguably advanced the cause of Balkan brass music further than any other U.S.-based group, honoring the rollicking Romani style popularized by the likes of Boban Markovic and Fanfare Ciocarlia while putting its own spin on the tradition. Over its 17-year history, the group has mostly consisted of jazz musicians, but they’re players with omnivorous appetites and sophisticated palates.…