Higherground

HigherGround is an L.A. based funk, soul and R&B band who brilliantly capture the diverse genres of music sprinkled with jazz overtones.
Their creative and confident live shows evoke the funky, soulful guitar and keyboard driven tour de force. Backed by a powerful solid rhythm section that lay down the most funky, soulful and syncopated r&b grooves. They're led by an amazing unmatched powerhouse vocals, that use their voice as an instrument to weave textured stories and melodies that vibrate with the transformative power of music.

Inspired and influenced by music legends including Earth,Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Tower of Power, Whitney Houston, this cohesive dynamic and unique six piece ensemble of gifted and dedicated musicians are ready to take you on a journey, into another dimension of musical reality. HigherGround is comprised of Christina Alfred/vocals, Daniel Ozan/vocals, Cliff Ott III/drums, Paul Purtle/bass, Simo Filali/keyboards and Bert Zavala/guitar & back-up vocals.

"The vision and goal of this band is to play and capture the essence, soul and energy of timeless favorites with every song we play as it was written and intended by the artist. Giving very close attention to song details, such as vital hooks, melodies, chords and arrangement," says guitarist Bert Zavala. The reward and satisfaction of the band is giving the audiences and fans an electrifying musical experience that resonate with each members undeniable passion for their instrument. Always reaching for that HigherGround of musical consciousness.