Therefore, the band has decided that this fall will mark the final shows for Barefoot Truth. After much soulful discussion, we have decided that it must be time for us to turn a new chapter.
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Although we love playing live shows, the pull to be home with loved ones and the desire to pursue other interests has strained our ability to honestly give the band our full devotion and attention. “In the past few years, it has been more difficult than you may realize for the band to continue the pace. Recently, Barefoot Truth announced they were breaking up saying,
Backed by a superb rhythm section that includes his father on bass and rhythm guitar and his sister on drums, Justin proves to be an old musical soul proficient in the art of crafting rich sonic soundscapes.Jeff Howard has a history with Connecticut group Barefoot Truth that overlaps his experiences with The McLovins, the group he formed with Jason Ott and Jake Huffman back in late 2008. The young musician straddles the line between mellow jazz fusion and worldly R&B with his playing, creating a vibrant yet mellow mood that will bring a smile to your face. Butler’s vocals offer a subtle counterpart to Justin’s jazz-inflected keyboard playing, which fittingly takes the spotlight. Written by Justin’s dad, the song is a soothing trip into nostalgia as the lyrics recount the special sunny feeling of being in South Africa. Today Glide is excited to premiere “Over SA,” a standout track that finds Justin collaborating with the legendary South African R&B and jazz fusion artist Jonathan Butler, who gracefully handles lead vocals and lead guitar on the track. While Justin and his father share the producer hat for much of the recording, they did enlist help from such heavyweights as Jeff Lorber, Paul Brown and Kim Waters, who lend their Midas touch and perfectly showcase Justin’s dazzling talents. Justin also welcomes his friend and fellow prodigy, youthful Brazilian bassist Michael Pipoquinha on a track, and his sister, drummer Jamie is featured on four tracks. Justin Lee Schultz’s anticipated label debut will unite him with some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz including Bob James, Harvey Mason, Najee, Gerald Albright, Jonathan Butler and Pieces of A Dream, among others. His anticipated Shanachie Entertainment debut, Gruv Kid, will be released November 13th. Justin, who plays piano, guitar, bass guitar and talkbox, devotes five to seven hours each day to his musical craft. I can also get creative when I’m improvising,” shares the amiable, cherub faced and charismatic 13-year old who has aspirations to one day share the stage with Wonder and Herbie Hancock, as well as Bruno Mars, Charlie Puth, Jacob Collier, Cory Henry and Robert Glasper.
“Music brings me joy because I can express myself when I play.
While social distancing has most people jamming at home with their families, Justin has literally been jamming with his musician father and bassist Julius and 16-year-old sister and drummer Jamie-Leigh. While his peers are learning the latest Tik Tok dances and amassing kills on Fortnite, Justin prefers studio time and woodshedding for hours. His talent is exceptional not merely because he is young but also due to his melodic, harmonic and technical maturation.
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The multi-instrumental wizard who has dazzled audiences on TV shows Harry, Little Big Shots and American’s Most Musical Family, is a prodigy in the fashion of his idols Stevie Wonder and Herbie Hancock. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa and based in Durham, NC, musical wonder-kid Justin Lee Schultz is the good news you did not even know you needed.
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