As saxophonist Ray Murray says, "Souljazz is more than just a band for us, it's a way of life. Not many bands out there have been going for 15 years with their original line-up still intact while still sounding as fresh as this. Nominated for a Canadian Juno award for the third time in 2016, the band regularly tear up venues worldwide through their punishing touring schedule – they have played to audiences in over two dozen countries across the globe and have shared bills along the way with heavyweights as varied as Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, and Femi Kuti. The Souljazz Orchestra continue to be an unstoppable force. The fruits are a-plenty and the group sound at their confident and versatile best from start to finish. Musically, the band continue to push the limits, dusting off ‘80s vintage synthesizers and early drum machines for the first time, bringing lo fi disco, boogie and electro touches to their trademark horn arrangements and earthy analogue sound. Turbulent times call for strong voices and The Souljazz Orchestra’s new set packs a suitably heavy lyrical punch, with wry observations and an urge for progressive change. Presented by Bam! Bam! Bam! in association with ATC Live.Canada’s fastest moving and hardest working collective are back with one of their finest albums to date, a brand new journey into tropical, soul and jazz styles on their scorching new release, ‘Under Burning Skies’. “With every album, Souljazz Orchestra bring provocative surprise and musical delight.” – AllMusic “…In a class of their own on the world music circuit.” – Exclaim “Resistance is evidence not only of the Souljazz Orchestra’s abilities, but also of their audacity.” – Exclaim The Souljazz Orchestra Under Burning Skies. This show will be something special – don’t miss out. Buy Mp3 Music Online / The Souljazz Orchestra / Under Burning Skies. In fact, years of relentless touring have formed the Souljazz Orchestra’s live concerts into the stuff of legend – more often than not culminating in ecstatic, sweat-soaked, cathartic affairs, mixing pulsating arrangements with eruptive improvisations. The band regularly tear up venues worldwide through their punishing schedule. Now celebrating its 15th year, the Souljazz Orchestra continues to be an unstoppable force. In keeping with the group’s previous work, the band maintains powerful lyrics at the heart of its music, delivering some biting social commentary alongside messages of hope. The band have never stopped pushing the limits, carving a signature sound, whilst adding fresh dancefloor-oriented elements to the band’s heavy mix of Afro, Soul and Jazz styles. The fruits are a-plenty and the group sound at their confident and versatile best from start to finish, showcasing their new journey into tropical, soul and jazz styles. Returning with one of their finest albums to date, ‘Under Burning Skies’, the band have been dusting off ‘80s vintage synthesisers and early drum machines for the first time, bringing lo-fi disco, boogie and electro touches to their trademark horn arrangements and earthy analogue sound. When Souljazz Orchestra bandleader Pierre Chretien brought his latest compositions to the rest of the band members, they suspected a prank. Canada’s fastest moving and hardest working collective, The Souljazz Orchestra, are bringing their explosive clash of Soul, Jazz, Afro, Latin and Caribbean styles Back to Band on the Wall.