Headhunters / LA, USA 04.25.2024

The legendary jazz-funk group “The Headhunters” takes the stage at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz Fest! This rare collector’s CD captures the electrifying live performance delivered by The Headhunters—a group that shines brilliantly in the history of jazz-funk—at the world-renowned New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on April 25, 2024. Born from Herbie Hancock’s historic 1973 album *Head Hunters*, the group left an indelible mark on music history with a revolutionary sound that fused jazz, funk, and R&B. This performance features a powerhouse lineup led by original members Bill Summers and Mike Clark, joined by prominent New Orleans alto saxophonist Donald Harrison Jr. and others. They showcase a diverse repertoire that includes signature tracks like “Watermelon Man” and “Chameleon,” as well as “Butterfly,” “Four String Drive,” and the quintessentially New Orleans “Hey Pocky Way.” Listeners can fully immerse themselves in the massive grooves and overwhelming live energy unique to The Headhunters, a group that has continued to evolve for over five decades. It is a spectacular live set where the festive spirit of New Orleans merges with the true essence of jazz-funk. This essential 2024 live collection documents the ongoing sound of The Headhunters—a group that has influenced musicians worldwide for more than half a century. Live at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 25, 2024. Tracks: Four String Drive, Rocking At The Mole House, Butterfly, Bill Summers African Chant, Watermelon Man, Chameleon, Hey Pocky Way, Band Intro / Palm Grease, ESP. Personnel: Bill Summers (Percussion), Donald Harrison Jr. (Alto Saxophone), Mike Clark (Drums), and other band members.