It’s not every day that a band with the amount of soul that Church Booty has struts through Madison with their horns ablaze.

But come Feb. 26, The Sett will be in for such an experience when the Illinois-based band comes through to deliver the groove that will make you want to move.

The Badger Herald got to converse with saxophonist and bandleader Dan Hinze to talk about what Church Booty does best — making some damn soulful tracks.

These tracks, though, are not emblematic of the Kanye/Just Blaze hip-hop beats that define 21st century neo-soul. Rather, Church Booty is about the inspiration behind the genre giant of original funk.

Recognizing the influence of legendary bands like Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire, Church Booty takes that large fusion sound and moves it one step further into this modern day and age, similarly to bands like Snarky Puppy or Sidewalk Chalk.

The soul collective originally met through the jazz program at University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, where they played in separate small groups until they joined forces to perform for a private party.  It was at that event where they first saw the potential to become something bigger and funkier.

There are 10 members that created Church Booty and according to Hinze, each one has their own ideas that they throw into the mix.  This, at times, can be a little overwhelming, however, Hinze said they “use all of the voices to our advantage” and notes that “the more we can define our individual roles the better we will sound as a large group.”

Church Booty released their first full length record Turn The Other Cheek on Bandcamp and Spotify, and each track gives a taste of the feels and solos to expect during their live show.

The jams on Turn the Other Cheek compile into some interesting grooves, particularly on “Rush,” where they break down into an electro-groove with vocal harmonies that should give EDM producers a few new ideas. Their diversity shines on “Deep in the Soul,” where their vocal duet sparks some serious feels.

The album is solid, but according to Hinze, “we’re always going to be a better band live than on record” and adds “that’s our element.” Bands that groove this hard need that live atmosphere to shine because you can’t grasp the true musicality until the experience of listening in person.

Church Booty is on a mission for originality and Hinze says “every show, I want a different highlight.” Church Booty’s pride is based on playing aspects they didn’t anticipate and seeing where that leads.

As an act, Church Booty is one that will be sure to get some feet moving on the dance floor when they start feeling their funky tracks; it’s also recommended to bring a significant other because this is some feel good music.

Like Hinze said, “there is always going to be another thing that makes me bust out smiling any given night.” Who know what will bring a smile to Hinze’s face when Church Booty rolls into Madison on Feb. 26.