Freelance and its genre-bending sound—with influences in electronic fusion, jazz, progressive R&B, and alternative rock—began at Berklee College of Music, where the band performed around Boston before relocating to New York City. Band founders Tim "Smithsoneon" Smith (vocals) and Ausar The Ambassador (keyboards), along with Craig Hill (saxophone), Yasser Tejeda (guitar), Justin Tyson (drums), and David Ginyard (bass) have played with a range of established artists. These include Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper, Lalah Hathaway, Terence Blanchard, Solange, Esperanza Spalding, Bilal, and many more. The band exudes energy that uplifts and inspires audiences to live freely in pursuit of their passions: to "Live Freelance." Freelance is currently working on their sophomore studio album for release in 2022.

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