Columbus, Ohio
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, in 2010 by saxophonist Dan White, and as of 202based in
Brooklyn
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, New York. Known for their high-energy sound, the band's line-up also includes trombonist Chris Ott and trumpet/
sousaphone
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player Jon Lampley.
Originally named the Dan White Sextet, the band was formed when White, Ott, and Lampley were students at
Ohio State University
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. The Dan White Sextet released their debut album ''The New York Sessions'' in 2012. They changed their name to Huntertones in 2014, and have embarked on concert tours across the United States and internationally, with their travels inspiring their 2018 album ''Passport''.
Discography
As the Dan White Sextet
* ''The New York Sessions'' (2012)
* ''Play'' (2013)
* ''Your Song'' (2014)
As Huntertones
* ''Huntertones'' (EP, 2015)
* ''Live'' (2016)
* ''Passport'' (2018)
* ''Time to Play'' (2021)
* ''Engine Co.'' (2023)
* ''Motionation'' (2024)
Personnel
Current members
* Dan White – saxophone (2010–present)
* Jon Lampley – trumpet,
sousaphone
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(2010–present)
* Chris Ott – trombone,
beatbox
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* Jeff Bass – bass guitar
* Theron Brown – piano
References
External links
* {{Official website, https://www.huntertones.com/
Huntertones on
Bandcamp
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