This studio recording of "Right On!" comes from Justin Chart's 2024 album Born of The Horn. An original composition by Chart, the track is set in B minor with a funk feel at a moderate tempo of approximately 100 BPM. The arrangement features a 13-bar form, an unconventional structure that gives the tune an asymmetric, ear-catching quality. The recording showcases three soloists in succession. Mike Rocha opens the solo section on trumpet, delivering one chorus of the 13-bar form. Keyboardist Mike Saul follows with his own single-chorus statement, navigating the unusual form with inventive harmonic ideas. Chart himself closes out the solo section on alto saxophone, also taking one chorus over the 13-bar structure. The funk groove provides a rhythmic foundation that allows each soloist to explore the harmonic material with a blend of melodic lyricism and rhythmic intensity. The 13-bar form creates a distinctive tension, as soloists must navigate the extra measure that extends beyond a typical 12-bar blues while maintaining the forward momentum of the funk pocket. This track exemplifies Chart's compositional approach of blending jazz improvisation with modern funk sensibilities, giving his band members ample room to stretch while keeping the energy grounded and accessible.
