THE HALF OF IT, just 2 years after its inception, has a reputation in its hometown of Philadelphia for stunning live shows, genre-bending songwriting, and spectacular musicianship. The quartet is a leader in the new jazz fusion, a sound that incorporates elements of modern popular music (funk, hip hop, neo-soul, heavy metal, art rock), along with classical and world music, into the harmonic and improvisatory framework of the jazz idiom. Think of Maceo Parker sitting in with Roy Hargrove's crew, or a Soulive more willing to take risks, or what Jaco would be doing if he were still around. Think Brad Mehldau with a backbeat.
With the Sept. 2005 release of its debut album, Drop, (Reel 2 Real Records) THE HALF OF IT is putting on wax what the fans already knew: that this band turns heads from the first note to the last. THE HALF OF IT is equally as comfortable in a smoky jazz club as it is opening for a popular jamband or reggae star: this group has proven itself to be highly accessible to a broad range of audiences. Comprised of Philadelphia-based freelance composer-instrumentalists, THE HALF OF IT performs regularly from New York to DC and holds a residency at Philly jazz hotspot Cafe Habana (www.cafehabana.com).
The Lincoln Spotlight Finals are April 15 and Top 5 on April 29th ….. Come support these amazing artists with me Common. One lucky winner will open for me at an exclusive Lincoln event.
Just a few Reaching Higher Spotlight Talent!
The Lincoln Lounge have exclusive FREE download for the fans at Lincoln Lounge Featuring - Howard Hewitt, Maysa Leak, Kenny Latimore and Steve Russell so check it at www. lincolnlounge. com and get in the Spotlight with me at Lincoln Spotlight Contest
The Show is ON just coming back to share about Spotlight blowing up hosted by me Common. The talent on the site is unreal and shows the real Reaching Higher people we have in this world. Lincoln Spotlight is the first to bring together rhythm and blues with all the soul and jazz that has shaped our music. March 17 is the deadline to be in the Top 25 and the final winner will open for me at an exclusive Lincoln Lounge event
The lounge have exclusive free download for the fans at Lincoln Lounge Featuring - Howard Hewitt, Maysa Leak, Kenny Latimore and Steve Russell so check it at www.lincolnlounge.com and get in the Spotlight with me at Lincoln Spotlight Contest
Another Spotlight UPDATE! You must upload your original video with the tracks provide at Lincoln Spotlight Contest BEFORE March 17th and have your fans give you many 5 stars to be in the TOP 25. Check the videos up now….. the compition is on!
Spotlight UPDATE! It is Official the Spotlight WINNER will OPEN for COMMON at an exclusive Lincoln Lounge Event in 08!!!! This exposure opportunity is tremendous. $10Gs and Featured on www. lincolnlounge. com too. You must upload your original video with the tracks provide at Lincoln Spotlight BEFORE March 17th and have your fans give your many 5 stars to be in the TOP 25. If you not in the TOP 25 you will not advanced to the final rounds.
I know Josh from years ago but if i would have happened upon your band I would have still bought the Cd and told everybody about the amazing show i had seen. Keep it up
