Son Little Adopts Philly as Musical Family

Son Little grew up watching his father preach in church on Sundays, speaking of spirituality and ethics to a rapt congregation from the pulpit. All eyes in the room were fixated on the orating church leader. During the week, however, Little’s father would spend time around the house, peacefully humming into his clarinet or saxophone, enjoying simple melodies. 

Though Little (born Aaron Livingston) didn’t think much of it at the time, these examples of public-speaking prowess and solitary musicality helped shape his early musical career.