The Headhunters have been the living soundtrack of jazz’s most rhythmic side ever since Herbie Hancock brought the original members together in the ’70s. Five decades later, founding members Bill Summers (percussion) and Mike Clark (drums) still keep the groove alive – now joined by Donald Harrison (sax), Kyle Roussel (keys), and Chris Severin (bass). This isn’t a reunion. It’s a movement that never stopped.
Their latest album, The Stunt Man, recorded in San Francisco in 2023, is a tight, energetic showcase of just how well their sound has aged. Fresh originals sit side by side with funk-infused takes on George Gershwin and Wayne Shorter. All delivered with precision, presence, and a sonic vision that bridges tradition and tomorrow.
Few bands can celebrate 50 years and still sound this vital.
LINEUP
Bill Summers – percussion
Mike Clark – drums
Donald Harrison – saxophone
Kyle Roussel – keyboards
Chris Severin – bass
