#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.
#17 Renaissance - Lonnie Liston Smith - by Profyouson
Thursday, April 30th, 2009
watercolors
What separated Lonnie Liston Smith and the Cosmic Echoes apart from the rest of the jazz/fusion/funk cats were the vocal tracks. His brother, Donald could not only play the flute, he could blow!
Yeah, yeah I know you’ve got your fusion vocal cats like Flora Purim, Milton Nasciemento, Tania Maria and the rest.
Donald Smith is home grown, and his voice is tinged with a kind of native sultry swagger giving him a place of his own among vocalists of the time.
The title track”Renaissance” on the RCA label 1977 is my favorite Lonnie/Donald tune.
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