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Since its formation in 1983, New Orleans’ Rebirth Brass Band has regularly incorporated a bit of hip-hop swagger into its street-parade funk and jazz. On its latest album, Move Your Body, the band members continue to do so, tossing in some gospel and R&B for good measure. Featuring eight members—two trumpeters, two trombonists, two drummers, a saxophonist, and a tuba player—these guys effortlessly combine the brassy punch of horns with the syncopation of percussion, whether they’re playing original songs or covering classics like Chuck Brown’s “Bustin’ Loose.” Able to lead a funeral procession or close down a club in the wee hours, the group exhibits both skills on this recording. Album opener “Lord, Lord, Lord, You’ve Sure Been Good to Me,” eases listeners into the band’s sound with some traditional New Orleans jazz that has just enough speedy snare-drum patter, trumpet work, and raw-voiced preaching to keep the song vibrant. On “Who’s Rockin’, Who’s Rollin’?” the horns start off in melodic harmony while others add party noises that transform into a call-and-response exchange of “Can you tell me where the party at?” Saturday night, the answer to that question is easy. Rebirth Brass Band performs with Naughty Professor at 9 p.m. at Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. $30–$35. (202) 803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com.