#19 Basic Funk 101-Maceo Parker-by Profyousion
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
school's in
If someone from a deserted island asked me for a contemporary example of funk music, “Basic Funk 101″ would be a prime choice.
This track by Maceo Parker, from the “School’s In” album 2005 typifies why he’s known for fronting “the funkiest orchestra” in the business.
From the get, scratch guitar licks by Bruno Speight…with “Skeet” Curtis and Jamal Thomas holdin’ it down on bass and drums, respectively, setting the tempo.
#18 Silly Putty - Stanley Clarke - by Profyousion
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
journey to love
Previously, the acoustic/electric bass’ role was as an indistinct “fill” instrument relegated to the background, with a few exceptions. One had to listen quite closely to follow its’ musical contributions.
Stanley’s slap/pluck technique brings it front and center.
#15 Theme for Relana - Gene Harris - by Profyousion
Saturday, March 14th, 2009
in a special way
I first got hip to Gene Harris from the “Astral Signal” album, released the previous year(’75). “In a Special Way” is his next, and between the two, the former was the more popular and hence, the more familiar.
Both albums mark a departure from a simpler production approach to one more complex. I like it!
“Theme for Relana” is an update in style reflecting the young-up-and-coming style to the jazz influenced music of the time.
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