The Headhunters Tickets

The essentials

Quick Facts About The Headhunters

• Originally formed in 1973 to back Herbie Hancock on Head Hunters and related albums; became a prominent jazz-funk act in their own right.
• Head Hunters (1973) is widely cited as a landmark jazz-funk fusion album and was inducted into the National Recording Registry in 2007; the title track and the album helped popularize funk-influenced jazz. ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-recording-preservation-board/recording-registry/registry-by-induction-years/2007/?utm_source=openai))
• Recent activity includes 2022’s Speakers In The House, 2023’s Live From Brooklyn Bowl, 2024’s The Stunt Man, and 2025’s Live at Garcia’s Chicago; the band continues to tour internationally. ([ropeadope.com](https://ropeadope.com/headhunters/?utm_source=openai))
• Major awards/recognitions include the National Recording Registry induction (2007) and Grammy Hall of Fame recognition for Head Hunters (2009). ([loc.gov](https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-recording-preservation-board/recording-registry/registry-by-induction-years/2007/?utm_source=openai))
• 2025 tour activity included shows in Minneapolis (Dakota Jazz Club), Indianapolis (The Jazz Kitchen), Chicago (Garcia’s), and London (Union Chapel). ([jazznearyou.com](https://www.jazznearyou.com/minneapolis/events/the-headhunters-at-dakota-jazz-club-and-restaurant-on-january-21?utm_source=openai))