This live recording of "Lickity Split" appears on Justin Chart's 2024 album Born of The Horn. Written by Chart, the tune is set in E minor with a funk feel at a brisk tempo around 126 BPM. The performance captures three improvised solos in a concert setting. Chart leads off on alto saxophone, delivering an energetic opening statement that sets the tone for the performance. Trumpeter Mike Rocha follows with an extended solo, bringing fiery melodic lines and rhythmic inventiveness over the funk groove. Drummer Danny Beallo closes the solo section with an up-tempo drum solo around 130 BPM, showcasing his command of the kit within the funk idiom. The live setting brings an added dimension of spontaneity and audience interaction to the performance. Without a fixed chorus-based form, the soloists enjoy an open framework that encourages extended exploration and dynamic interplay with the rhythm section. The track demonstrates Chart's band at their most uninhibited, with each musician pushing the boundaries of the funk format while maintaining the infectious groove that anchors the composition. The gradual increase in energy across the three solos creates a compelling arc that builds to a climactic finish.
