The RedLoc  Collective

Meet the Team

  • Timothy Lea

    Founder, Sax, Vocoder

  • Raven Moran

    Guitar

  • Jarret McConnell

    Keys

  • Charles Whitaker

    Bass

  • Willie Britton III

    Bass

  • Mark Simmons Jr

    Drums

  • Jevon Brown

    Drums

RedLoc?

Jazz music often evokes three symbolic colors: blue, green, and red. Blue represents intellect, green embodies hope, and red signifies raw expression. The name RedLoc reflects a shift in the cultural tone of improvisational music. In the 21st century, musicians thrive in boundless creative spaces, continually pushing the boundaries of what music can become.

While our afros were once blue, our locs now burn red—a vibrant testament to our evolving artistry. Inspired by trailblazing artists like Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper, Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, Kendrick Scott, Kiefer, and others, the RedLoc Collective is a Houston-based band redefining the essence of modern improvisational music.

Whats it look like?

Live Sessions & Performances

“I said a while ago, Houston needs a better class of bands, RedLoc Music is the Truth!”

— Wesley Walker

“[Monday’s] set at Neighbors, last night, was so fire. We loved the arrangements and the performances. We felt really lucky.”

— Weldon Fulton

Let’s work together