In support of their upcoming album release, the legendary jazz/funk group The Headhunters will take the stage at The Hamilton Live in Washington D.C., with the brilliant funk/blues guitarist Sol Roots as the opening act.
On September 11th, the legendary jazz/funk group The Headhunters will perform at The Hamilton in Washington, D.C., with the brilliant funk/blues guitarist Sol Roots as the opening act.
The Headhunters boast an unparalleled history, with each member's unique contributions forging a legacy that most bands can only aspire to. Their masterful blend of jazz, funk, and rock propelled them to sell over a million albums worldwide, while the band's legacy would inspire musicians of every genre for years to come, be sampled by hundreds of hip-hop artists, and influence countless musicians' playing today. The Headhunters' impact remains a global phenomenon, and their time with Hancock proved to be a transformative experience.
“What Bill and I and The Headhunters do is experience the moment and explore. We're not in a gym, this isn't a competition. This is art. The Headhunters is an act of passion, of love for humanity, and for our planet."—Mike Clark
“We live this every day. We have some secrets to give to the youth of the world. We’re not musicians, we are physicians. We heal people."—Bill Summers.
The current band consists of a top notch quintet with Clark, Summers and Harrison joined by bassist Chris Severin (of Dr. John, Dianna Krall, Dianna Krall) and pianist Kyle Roussel (of Preservation Hall Jazz Band), both staples on the New Orleans music scene. The band is poised for success in 2024, having recorded their new album The Stunt Man (and accompanying feature length documentary), and completed a sold out European tour in November 2023 including two nights at the London Jazz Festival.
“Remarkably masterful, fresh-sounding, and creatively restless… For over 50 years, The Headhunters have continually reinvented themselves.”—ALL MUSIC
The Headhunters have redefined modern funk, world music, and jazz as one of the most innovative groups in history.
The Wednesday September 11 Sol Roots performance will feature musicians that have worked with Beverly Guitar Watkins, Taj Mahal, Prince, Bill Withers, Chuck Brown, and many more.
The Sol Roots band has shared the stage with acts such as Jon Cleary, Soulive, Dumpstaphunk, The Wood Brothers, Sonny Landreth, Cory Henry, Eric Lindell, Roosevelt Collier, Victor Wainwright, Booker T Jones, Walter “Wolfman" Washington, Shemekia Copeland, Jackie Greene and many more.
Guided by a deep admiration for his musical mentors and a passion for Universal Music, Sol emerges with a distinctive, powerful voice, accompanied by a talented band of musicians.
Sol Roots is an official Home Grown Music Network artist and a “Next Generation"—Music Maker Foundation artist.
“Sol performs a soulful blend of rock and blues, with a natural stage presence."—Jambase
“Sol has toured the world with some of the biggest names in funk and blues... This fiery guitarist's influences span the country, and the globe."—District Fray
The Hamilton Live features a roster of emerging artists and award-winning musicians and groups from all over the world, including plenty of locally-grown talent. Washington D.C.’s premier listening room for music and entertainment is dedicated to celebrating the talent and passion of America’s best artists. D.C. is a city where polish and sophistication have been charmed by a bohemian spirit creating a new thriving artistic underground.
The Hamilton Live provides local, national and international musicians the unique opportunity to entertain guests in the comfort of a superbly engineered listening space.
The Headhunters
The Headhunters, the legendary jazz-funk ensemble co-led by percussionist Bill Summers and drummer Mike Clark with NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison on alto saxophone, celebrated the band’s 50th anniversary in 2023, having formed around Herbie Hancock's seminal 1970s albums: Head Hunters, Thrust, and Man-Child. The band continued without Mr. Hancock and has released 8 albums under the Headhunters name starting with the classic Survival of the Fittest (featuring the smash hit “God Made Me Funky"), and more recently the albums Straight from the Gate, and Live From Brooklyn Bowl. The band’s new album The Stunt Man comes out October 11th, 2024 on Ropeadope, and was recorded at the legendary Hyde Street Studios.The Headhunters boast an unparalleled history, with each member's unique contributions forging a legacy that most bands can only aspire to. Their masterful blend of jazz, funk, and rock propelled them to sell over a million albums worldwide, while the band's legacy would inspire musicians of every genre for years to come, be sampled by hundreds of hip-hop artists, and influence countless musicians' playing today. The Headhunters' impact remains a global phenomenon, and their time with Hancock proved to be a transformative experience.
“What Bill and I and The Headhunters do is experience the moment and explore. We're not in a gym, this isn't a competition. This is art. The Headhunters is an act of passion, of love for humanity, and for our planet."—Mike Clark
“We live this every day. We have some secrets to give to the youth of the world. We’re not musicians, we are physicians. We heal people."—Bill Summers.
The current band consists of a top notch quintet with Clark, Summers and Harrison joined by bassist Chris Severin (of Dr. John, Dianna Krall, Dianna Krall) and pianist Kyle Roussel (of Preservation Hall Jazz Band), both staples on the New Orleans music scene. The band is poised for success in 2024, having recorded their new album The Stunt Man (and accompanying feature length documentary), and completed a sold out European tour in November 2023 including two nights at the London Jazz Festival.
“Remarkably masterful, fresh-sounding, and creatively restless… For over 50 years, The Headhunters have continually reinvented themselves.”—ALL MUSIC
The Headhunters have redefined modern funk, world music, and jazz as one of the most innovative groups in history.
Sol Roots
The Sol Roots band performs a blend of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, energetic rock, heartfelt soul, and hypnotic rhythms. Sol is a ferocious guitarist and soulful vocalist who has toured around the world with many musical legends.The Wednesday September 11 Sol Roots performance will feature musicians that have worked with Beverly Guitar Watkins, Taj Mahal, Prince, Bill Withers, Chuck Brown, and many more.
The Sol Roots band has shared the stage with acts such as Jon Cleary, Soulive, Dumpstaphunk, The Wood Brothers, Sonny Landreth, Cory Henry, Eric Lindell, Roosevelt Collier, Victor Wainwright, Booker T Jones, Walter “Wolfman" Washington, Shemekia Copeland, Jackie Greene and many more.
Guided by a deep admiration for his musical mentors and a passion for Universal Music, Sol emerges with a distinctive, powerful voice, accompanied by a talented band of musicians.
Sol Roots is an official Home Grown Music Network artist and a “Next Generation"—Music Maker Foundation artist.
“Sol performs a soulful blend of rock and blues, with a natural stage presence."—Jambase
“Sol has toured the world with some of the biggest names in funk and blues... This fiery guitarist's influences span the country, and the globe."—District Fray
The Hamilton
The Hamilton is one of Washington D.C.’s favorite gathering place for music, art, entertainment and inventive dining. A uniquely eclectic experience located just steps from the White House.The Hamilton Live features a roster of emerging artists and award-winning musicians and groups from all over the world, including plenty of locally-grown talent. Washington D.C.’s premier listening room for music and entertainment is dedicated to celebrating the talent and passion of America’s best artists. D.C. is a city where polish and sophistication have been charmed by a bohemian spirit creating a new thriving artistic underground.
The Hamilton Live provides local, national and international musicians the unique opportunity to entertain guests in the comfort of a superbly engineered listening space.
