Justin-Lee Schultz Covers ‘Freedom Jazz Dance’ feat. Robert Glasper

South African born, L.A. based multi-instrumental prodigy musician Justin-Lee Schultz, has prompted both Quincy Jones and Harry Connick Jr. to rave “This kid is something special” and Robert Glasper to exclaim “Justin is an older man in a boy’s body!! It’s so great to see somebody so young have such a vast love of ALL kinds of music!! He sounds amazing.”

On September 1st, Justin-Lee Schultz will release his second solo album on Shanachie Entertainment, “Just In The Moment.” As the title suggests, the awe-inspiring multi-instrumentalist has arrived and his latest musical statement is imbued with soul, fire, and passion, asserting that he is one of the most talented young musicians to emerge in years.

In preparation of the release, Justin has released the Eddie Harris Classic “Freedom Jazz Dance,” featuring a Robert Glasper intro.

Tony Williams was a mere 17 when he joined Miles Davis’ ground-breaking and seminal quintet. Indonesian born pianist Joey Alexander made his auspicious recording debut at eleven, vocal sensation Samara Joy, 23, is currently riding high from multiple Grammy wins including Best New Artist and the dynamic duo Domi & Beck (ages 23 and 20 respectively), continue to wow audiences following their recent NPR Tiny Desk and The Tonight Show performances.

“Just In The Moment” opens to the sound of Robert Glasper’s voice leaving a message urging his “little bro” to take on a version of Eddie Harris’ “Freedom Jazz Dance.” Justin takes heed and delivers a funky head-noddin’ affair featuring his flight of fancy on keys, vocals, horns, bass, lead and rhythm guitar. His sister Jamie holds it down on the drums and on most of the album. “I first heard ‘Freedom Jazz Dance’ when my piano teacher (Jeremy Siskind) gave me an assignment to learn it back in 2017, after that I never played it again until my big bro Robert Glasper suggested I do an arrangement of ‘Freedom Jazz Dance’ with the talk box.”

“Just In The Moment” is a follow up to Justin’s recording debut Gruv Kid released in 2020. The album debut at #1 in iTunes Jazz and hit Top 10 on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz Charts, making him the youngest musician to ever chart!

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