The funk will survive just like it always does.
This is just a doodle loop we are in ….
Save us Funky Meters!
The World Is A Little Bit Under The Weather
jazz
chaos theory
Soul Brothers
… The Snakefoot Is Funky
… George Bernard Worrell, Jr.
Best known as Bernie or The Wizard of Woo, Worrell is a giant among modern composers and keyboardists.
This man could play virtually anything at a very high level. His writing, playing, and improvisation were unrivaled. From April 19, 1944 … Read the rest
Together, Fore We Go
… Take The Funk Tour
Live funk from the early 60’s until now…..so nice.
Get on board the time travelling mothership and enjoy some live funk!
… Caught You Lyin’
… The Modern Artist
I submit Bernie Worrell as the perfect model artist for this new age.
True, he came from the classic music world, at least the black side of it.
But before that he came from music conservatory and a strict granny. … Read the rest
Vamo!
Landed On Me
… Flyy
Take da funk off
… Read the restLalo’s Classics
Great performance from the BBC big band directed by Lalo Schifrin, one of my favorite 20th century composers. This guy has written some amazing soundtrack music over the years — Dirty Harry, Bullitt, Mission:Impossible… just to name a few.
Big … Read the rest
You’ve Got To Give Them What They Came For
One of the baddest underground funk bands ever was SUN, live from Dayton, featuring a hint of all of the greats rolled into a sound all their own.
The vocals were amazing, the band was TIGHT, they could swing, they … Read the rest
Deep Ohio Getdown
Here’s a nice groove by The Brooks bringing some Ohio Players to the Montreal jazz scene.
… Read the restMiles Ahead
Enjoy this great short set from late 80’s TV featuring Miles Davis and his smoking band: Kenny Garrett, Joe “Foley” McCreary, Adam Holzman, Marcus Miller, Ricky Wellman and Don Alias, with special guest host David Sanborn. It don’t get much … Read the rest
America’s Only Original Art Form Besides Magic Eye
This Old World Is Too Funky For Me
Hot Jam from the last Crusaders album, featuring Joe Cocker:
… Read the restLiving For The Live
There’s a lot going on in this clip. It’s pretty good.
Ray Charles + Stevie Wonder, doing one of Stevie’s funk songs, with neither of their bands, for an awards show. It looks like the late 80’s with plastic keyboards … Read the rest