The RH Factor Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Jazz Neo soul Jazz fusion Acid jazz Funk Jazz rap jazz funk modern funk indie soul neo r&b indie jazz

Members

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Pino Palladino

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Nine Inch Nails Tears for Fears The Who Spinal Tap John Mayer Trio Soulquarians The House Band (2) The Vanguard The Soulquarians The Soultronics Man Doki Soulmates Boogie Box High Jools Holland and His Millionaires The Gaddabouts Chris Dave and The Drumhedz

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Cornell Dupree

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Stuff King Curtis & The Kingpins

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James Poyser

Roles:

Keyboardist Composer

Groups:

The Roots Soulquarians The Grand Wizzards The Randy Watson Experience The Soulquarians Freakquency The Soultronics

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Brian Hargrove

Roles:

Bassist Keyboardist

Groups:

Moby & Public Enemy Confrontation Camp

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Roy Hargrove

Roles:

Trumpeter

Groups:

The Soultronics The Herbie Hancock Quintet The Bob Thiele Collective

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Bobby Sparks

Roles:

Keyboardist

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Reggie Washington

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Jean-Paul Bourelly & the BluWave Bandits Steve Coleman and Five Elements

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About

The RH Factor is a dynamic ensemble led by the visionary American trumpeter Roy Hargrove, renowned for its eclectic fusion of jazz, neo soul, jazz fusion, and funk. Formed as a collaborative project, the group brings together a rotating cast of accomplished musicians, including two saxophonists, three keyboard players, two bassists, two drummers, and two guitarists, such as the legendary Cornell Dupree. The RH Factor weaves elements of acid jazz, jazz rap, and modern funk, frequently featuring luminaries from the soul and R&B scenes like D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, and Common. Their music is a bold exploration of the intersection between jazz and contemporary urban sounds, creating a limitless sonic landscape.

How to Sound Like The RH Factor

The RH Factor's sound is characterized by its vibrant and fluid grooves, blending rich, soulful melodies with intricate rhythms. This ensemble thrives on the interplay between lush horn sections and versatile keyboards, producing a seamless mix of melodic and rhythmic intricacies. The use of instruments like the Fender Telecaster, favored by Cornell Dupree, contributes to the group's smooth yet punchy guitar textures. Bassist Pino Palladino enhances the depth with his 1957 Fender Precision Bass and Warwick Thumb, delivering a warm, resonant low-end that anchors the ensemble's sound. With layers of funk-infused grooves and neo-soul harmonies, The RH Factor crafts an experience that is both uplifting and immersive.

Discography

Hard Groove

2003

Strength

2004

Distractions

2006

Get the The RH Factor Sound

Want to sound like The RH Factor? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.