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The Toretz are an eclectic collective of musicians, playing a mix of 'Oompah- Ska', Swing, and Jazz'n'Bass. They have an original, lively and humorous sound. They come from a range of musical backgrounds such as funk, hip-hop, jazz, drum and bass and feature the unusual brass/wind section of clarinet, saxophone, trombone and (occasionally) flute. Amidst the humour, The Toretz inject some serious political satire. They have been described by by DJ Ambiessence (Future Sound of Exeter). www.fsoe.org "...Tor and his Toretz have a jazzy vibe with a hint of drumn'n'bass, a good dose of Ian Dury-style vocals, and a strange liking for marine wildlife." and Paul Docherty (The Cosmic Roughriders) www.cosmicroughriders.com “…the lyrical energy of Ian Dury and Madness combined with some trippy grooves; I couldn’t stop smiling throughout the set …” Renowned cartoonist Polyp www.politicos.co.uk/item.jsp?ID=4722 has given the band kind permission to the use his artwork 'Spotless' f...