The music of Heads South ranges from original pieces composed for the band to arrangements of a diverse selection of great tunes. The influences cross many borders but most obviously include the rhythms of Cuba and the melody and harmony of ‘western’ music and jazz.
The originals are composed by pianist John Harriman. They include El Cardenal, an up-tempo stride with something of an imperious tone, Carion, a pushing medium tempo tune with a cha cha cha feel, and Juntito, a lilting expression of ‘togetherness’. Make That Space sings an upbeat message at a stirring pace. Azulado is a brisk uncompromising take on a blues theme. Well-known pieces in the band's repertoire include Besame Mucho, Mack the Knife, Chick Corea's Spain, What A Wonderful World, Guantanamera and Piazzolla's Milonga del Angel.
Extracts of some of these pieces are available to listen to on the Video Player and Music Player and FIVE FULL TRACKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD !