Article Contributed by Calabro Music Media
Published on October 27, 2025
RIX, the father/son duo of Luther and Jano Rix, have shared “Oop,” the third and final single to be released ahead of their first-ever album together, Legacy, Vol. 1, due out November 7. A delectably funky, soul-jazz instrumental that recalls the retro grooves of artists like Quincy Jones, Stuff, and The Crusaders, the track is built on a syncopated drum part from Luther, with Jano orchestrating a variety of keys around the song’s melody.
Earlier singles from Legacy, Vol. 1 showcased RIX’s affinity for New Orleans blues on “Blow Wind Blow” and soaring, Elton John-inspired piano balladry on “All Kinds,” hinting at the stylistic diversity listeners can expect from the full record.
“I love my dad’s drumming on ‘Oop.’ Signature Luther Rix feel: badass, solid, deliberate, with conviction and confidence. Nothing superfluous in a single ghost note or fill—every choice means something. The same goes for the song. My dad wrote 99% of it. We played it once on a gig when I was much younger. He thought it was missing a lil’ somethin’. I added a couple chords and done,” explains Jano. “It has classic Saturday Night Live theme song vibes, but greasier. My fave spot is after the organ solo, when the melody shifts to single-note janky piano. Just pure fun and groove.”
RIX – “Oop” (Listen/Share)
Simply calling themselves RIX, Jano Rix—best known as one-third of the Grammy Award-nominated trio The Wood Brothers—and his father, veteran drummer Luther Rix—whose career includes work with Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue, Leonard Cohen, and Ten Wheel Drive, among numerous others—is a collaboration more than 12 years in the making.
They began recording the 11 tracks that comprise Legacy, Vol. 1 in Nashville at Southern Ground Studios shortly after it reopened under Zac Brown’s ownership. From there, sessions unfolded slowly and organically. Whenever their touring and gigging schedules aligned, the two would meet to track a song, add a vocal, or capture a live performance. The result is an album that feels both loose and deeply locked-in, reflecting their easy musical rapport.
“This album celebrates the shared feel, groove, songs, and love of music that he passed down to me,” says Jano. “We have everything from songs my dad wrote in the ’70s, to songs we wrote together, to songs he introduced to me when I was little that I played on my Fisher Price record player. It’s just the two of us, singin’ and playin’ everything. There’s a certain feel we share. We’re excited to capture that and finally share it on record.”
“I always enjoyed playing with Jano, and I think he enjoyed playing with me,” continues Luther. “We always played well together, so it was natural to want to record it and put it out for people to hear.”
Between them, Jano and Luther bring decades of musical experience. Luther’s career has taken him from playing with rock ’n’ roll legends like Dylan and Cohen to symphonies, Broadway pits, and Schoolhouse Rock! sessions. Jano’s multi-instrumental work has been central to The Wood Brothers’ acclaimed experimental roots sound, while he has produced records for artists such as Seth Walker, Steve Poltz, Oliver Wood, Upstate, and Chris Kasper. Yet Legacy, Vol. 1 is their most personal statement; not made to chase trends or charts, but to capture their shared love of music, document a unique family bond, and embrace the spirit of their shared groove.
Legacy, Vol. 1 is out November 7 on 180-gram vinyl and digital formats. Pre-order / Pre-save available here.
