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The Caverns Sessions

The Headhunters Perform "Butterfly"

Clip: Season 4 Episode 10 | 11m 53sVideo has Closed Captions

The Headhunters perform their song "Butterfly."

The unique musical partnership now known as The Headhunters formed in 1973 as an American Jazz-Fusion band to back Herbie Hancock on tour and in the studio. Hancock wanted to make a band with a stronger musical components, fusing Jazz, Funk, and Rock music. The Headhunters offer funky synth-driven ripping rock compositions as well as timeless jazz standards reimagined in energetic new ways.

11/12/2025

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Preview: S4 Ep10 | 30s | Fusing Jazz, Funk, & Rock, The Headhunters formed to support Herbie Hancock on tour and in studio. (30s)

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