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The Headhunters at Band On The Wall
Courtesy of Joshua French | Posted on July 28, 2016
Where
Band On The Wall
25 Swan Street
Manchester
Map
0161 813 2222
When
Sun, September 18, 2016
19:30
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Musicians
About
The Headhunters are an American jazz-funk fusion band, best known for their albums they recorded as a backing band of Herbie Hancock during the 1970s. Hancock's debut album with the group, Head Hunters, is one of the best-selling jazz/fusion records of all time.
Their music is a complex blend of many styles and genres, including jazz, funk, African and Afro-Caribbean music. The group is also notable for its pioneering use of electronic instruments and effects. The band retain a strong connection to African music, with the role of percussion hugely enhanced compared to mainstream jazz, and more extensive exploration of complex polyrhythms compared to most funk....