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This is the tune that really made me dig George Duke, primarily and Fusion in general.
Another example of the musical diversity available at the time. Foosh is bluesy, funky, and spacy on a number of levels, and it’s probably not for everyone.
From the album “The Aura Will Prevail” “75, itself somewhat a tour-de-force of what his musical approach will become. His unmistakeable sound will eventually be imitated by many in the business.

The tune is a re-vamp of one originally done when he and Jean-Luc-Ponty had a trio. This version is simpler with Duke on keyboards, Leon “Ndugu” Chancler drums, and Alphonso Johnson, bass.
Containing a lot of the humorous “munchkin” tones from his Zappa days are also incorporated, which to me says”he’s having a ball” playing this. Have a ball listening!

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Personnel:

Airto Moreira
Percussion

Alphonso Johnson
Bass

Gee Janzen
Vocals

George Duke
Keyboards, Vocals, Main Performer

Kathy Woehrle
Vocals

Leon “Ndugu” Chan…
Percussion, Drums

Sylvia Saint James
Vocals

Track listing:

1. Dawn
2. For Love (I Come Your Friend)
3. Foosh
4. Floop De Loop
5. Malibu
6. Fools
7. Echidna’s Arf
8. Uncle Remus
9. Aura, The

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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.

On top of all that is Maceo layin’ down the groove for the cookin’ horn section.
Other cats include Candy Dulfer on alto sax, Peter Weniger on tenor, Ron tooley on trumpet, Greg Boyer on trombone, and Morris Hayes on the Hammond B-3.
This jam is hittin’ for over 8 1/2 minutes , and will have you wearin’ it out.

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School’s In
2xLP BHM Records, 2005
Catalog # BHM 1007-1

Personnel include:

Maceo Parker (vocals, alto saxophone, percussion);

Candy Dulfer (vocals, alto saxophone);

Corey Parker (vocals);

Bruno Speight (guitar);

Peter Weniger (tenor saxophone);

Ron Tooley (trumpet);

Greg Boyer (trombone);

Morris Hayes (Hammond b-3 organ, keyboards);

Rodney “Skeet” Curtis (bass instrument);

Jamal Thomas (drums);

Martha High, Kip Blackshire, Sadie Hayes (background vocals).

1. To Be or Not to Be
2. Basic Funk: 101
3. What You Know About Funk?
4. ABC
5. Song For My Teacher
6. Speed Reading (It-Si-Hi-Ya)
7. What a Wonderful World
8. Arts & Crafts
9. Advanced Funk
10. I’m Gonna Teach You

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There’s a certain kind of jam to which mostly fellas respond. “Silly Putty” from the “Journey to Love” album on the Epic label 1977 is one them. A purely instrumental tune, it’s loaded with a funky attitude and Stanley Clarke’s approach is smokin’… with a vengance.

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.

Complementing him is a supporting cast of jazz fusion allstars.
Chick Corea/George Duke on keyboards, John Mclaughlin/Jeff Beck/David Sancious on guitars. Lenny White/Steve Gadd on drums and percussion, and a real horn section, not synthesized comprised of John Faddis, Peter Gordon, Tom “Bones” Malone, Alan Rubin, Lew Soloff, and David Taylor, all integrated seamlessly.

Track Listing:

1. Silly Putty Clarke 4:40
2. Journey to Love Clarke, Geltman, Steinberg 4:54
3. Hello Jeff Clarke 5:16
4. Song to John Pt.1 Clarke, Corea 4:20
5. Song to John Pt.2 Clarke, Corea 6:05
6. Concerto for Jazz/Rock Orchestra, Pt. 1-4
Clarke 14:09

Personnel:

Jeff Beck Guitar, Guitar (Electric)
Earl Chapin Horn, Brass
John Clark Horn, Brass
Stanley Clarke Organ, Synthesizer, Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Arranger, Bass (Electric), Conductor, Gong, Guitar (Bass), Keyboards, Vocals, Multi Instruments, Bells, Producer, Bass (Acoustic), Piccolo Bass, Handbells
Chick Corea Piano, Keyboards
Bob Defrin Art Direction
George Duke Organ, Synthesizer, Piano, Keyboards, Piano (Electric), Vocals, Clavinet, Moog Synthesizer, Bells, Arp, Mini Moog, Arp Odyssey, Arp String Ensemble
Jon Faddis Trumpet, Brass
Steve Gadd Percussion, Drums
Peter Gordon Horn, Brass
Bernie Kirsh Engineer
Tom “Bones” Malone Trombone, Brass
John McLaughlin Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar
Alan Rubin Trumpet, Brass
David Sancious Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Guitar (12 String)
Ken Scott Producer, Engineer
Lew Soloff Trumpet, Brass
Jerry Solomon Assistant Engineer
David Taylor Trombone, Brass
Lenny White Drums
Wilmer Wise Horn, Brass