Jazz Funk Selection
Here is a selection of the Jazz Funk favorites of SomehowJazz Blog. You’ll find here albums, tunes, and live videos from the genre. Just click on the titles for more information and please leave your comments.
Jeff Lorber Fusion “Sweet”
Sweet by Jeff lorber Fusion from the album “WIZARD ISLAND” released in 1980 by Arista Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jeff Lorber -Acoustic & Electric Piano, Synthesizers | Dennis Bradford – Drums | Danny Wilson – Electric Bass | Jay Koder – Guitar | Kenny...
Yellowjackets “The Hornet”
The Hornet by Yellowjackets from the album “YELLOWJACKETS” released in 1981 by Warner Bros. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Russell Ferrante – Keyboards | Jimmy Haslip – Bass | Ricky Lawson – Drums | Robben Ford – Guitar | Lenny Castro – Percussion | Paulinho da Costa –...
Neil Larsen “Red Desert”
Red Desert by Neil Larsen from the album “JUNGLE FEVER” released in 1978 by Horizon Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Neil Larsen - Keyboards | Willie Weeks - Bass | Andy Newmark - Drums | Buzz Feiten - Guitar | Ralph MacDonald – Percussion | Paulinho da Costa –...
Jeff Lorber Fusion “Fab Gear”
Fab Gear by Jeff lorber Fusion from the album “HACIENDA” released in 2013 by Heads Up International. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Eric Marienthal - Alto Saxophone | David Mann - Horn Arrangement and Brass, Flute, Saxophone Sections | Jeff Lorber - Keyboards, Guitar |...
Jeff Lorber Fusion “New Mexico”
New Mexico by Jeff Lorber Fusion from the album “THE DROP” released in 2023 by Shanachie Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: David Mann - Horn Arrangement, Performance | Randal Clark - Alto Saxophone | Mark Lettieri - Guitar | Jeff Lorber - Piano, Electric Piano,...
Jeff Lorber Fusion “Soul Party”
Soul Party by Jeff Lorber Fusion from the album “STEP IT UP” released in 2015 by Heads Up International. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: David Mann - Horn Arrangement and Performance | Robben Ford - Lead Guitar | Michael Thompson - Guitar | Bob Mintzer - Tenor Saxophone...
Jazz Funk Soul “When The Time Comes”
When The Time Comes by Jazz Funk Soul from the album "FORECAST" released in 2022 by Shanachie Label. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jeff Lorber - Piano (Soloist) | Everette Harp - Tenor Saxophone | Paul Jackson Jr - Guitar (Soloist) | Reggie Hamilton - Acoustic Bass |...
The Crusaders “Gotta Get It On”
Gotta Get It On by The Crusaders from the album "THE 2nd CRUSADE" released in 1973 by Blue Thumb Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Stix Hooper - Drums, Percussion | Wayne Henderson - Trombone | Wilton Felder - Tenor Saxophone, Bass | Joe Sample - Keyboards |...
Wilton Felder “Secrets”
Secrets by Wilton Felder from the album “SECRETS” released in 1985 by MCA Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Wilton Felder - Tenor Saxophone, Bass | Joe Sample - Keyboards, Synthesizers | Leon "Ndugu" Chancler - Drums | Paulinho Da Costa - Percussion | Byron Clark...
Wilton Felder “L.A. Light”
L.A. Light by Wilton Felder from the album “INHERIT THE WIND” released in 1980 by MCA Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Wilton Felder - Tenor Saxophone || Abraham Laboriel - Bass | Joe Sample - Keyboards, Synthesizers | Ricky Lawson, Leon "Ndugu" Chancler - Drums...
The Crusaders “Greasy Spoon”
Greasy Spoon by The Crusaders from the album "SOUTHERN COMFORT" released in 1974 by Blue Thumb Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Stix Hooper - Drums | Joe Sample - Keyboards | Wayne Henderson - Trombone | Wilton Felder - Tenor Saxophone, Bass | Larry Carlton -...
Stix Hooper “Brazos River Breakdown”
Brazos River Breakdown by Stix Hooper from the album “THE WORLD WITHIN” released in 1978 by MCA Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Stix Hooper – Drums, Percussion | Alphonso Johnson – Chapman Stick | Joe Sample – Electric Piano | Barry Finnerty, Dean Parks, Roland...
The Crusaders “That’s How I Feel”
That's How I Feel by The Crusaders from the album "CRUSADERS 1" released in 1972 by Blue Thumb Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Wilton Felder – Tenor Saxophone | Joe Sample – Keyboards | Stix Hooper – Drums | Wayne Henderson – Trombone | Chuck Rainey – Bass...
Joe Sample And The Soul Committee “Mystery Child”
Mystery Child by Joe Sample And The Soul Committee from the album “DID YOU FEEL THAT” released in 1994 by Warner Bros. Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Joe Sample – Acoustic Piano, Keyboards | Freddie Washington – Bass | Steve Gadd – Drums | Arthur Adams,...
Wilton Felder “Let’s Dance Together”
Let's Dance Together by Wilton Felder from the album “WE ALL HAVE A STAR” released in 1978 by ABC Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Wilton Felder - Tenor Saxophone || James Jamerson Jr - Bass | Greg Phillinganes, Joe Sample - Keyboards | James Gadson - Drums |...
The Crusaders “Lilies of the Nile”
Lilies of the Nile by The Crusaders from the album "SOUTHERN COMFORT" released in 1974 by Blue Thumb Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Wilton Felder - Tenor Saxophone, Bass | Wayne Henderson - Trombone | Joe Sample - Keyboards | Stix Hooper - Drums | Larry Carlton -...
Joe Sample “There Are Many Stops Along The Way”
There Are Many Stops Along The Way by Joe Sample from the album “RAINBOW SEEKER” released in 1978 by ABC Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Stix Hooper – Drums, Percussion | Robert Pops Popwell -Bass | Joe Sample – Piano | Billy Rogers - Lead Guitar | Ray Parker...
Deodato “Funk Yourself”
Funk Yourself by Deodato from the album “FIRST CUCKOO” released in 1975 by MCA Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Eumir Deodato - Electric Piano, Clavinet | Nick Remo - Drums | Will Lee - Electric Bass | Hugh McCracken, John Tropea - Guitar | John Tropea - Guitar...
John Tropea “Soul Surfin'”
Soul Surfin' by John Tropea from the album “GOTCHA RHYTHM RIGHT HERE” released in 2014 by Savoy Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: John Tropea - Guitar | Chris Palmaro - Keyboards | Shawn Pelton - Drums | Neil Jason - Bass | Lou Marini - Alto Saxophone | Dave Mann...
Deodato “Baubles, Bangles And Beads”
Baubles, Bangles And Beads by Deodato from the album “PRELUDE” released in 1973 by CTI Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Eumir Deodato - Electric Piano | Billy Cobham - Drums | Ron Carter - Electric Bass | John Tropea - Guitar (Solo) | Jay Berliner - Guitar | Ray...
Deodato “Crabwalk”
Crabwalk by Deodato from the album “FIRST CUCKOO” released in 1975 by MCA Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Eumir Deodato - Electric Piano | Steve Gadd - Drums | Will Lee - Electric Bass | Rubens Bassini - Cowbell | John Gatchell - Trumpet (Solo) | Hubert Laws,...
Billy Cobham “Dreamer”
Dreamer by Billy Cobham from the album “DRUM N VOICE Vol. 3” released in 2010 by Politur Label. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Billy Cobham - Drums | Rossana Nicolosi - Bass | Pino Nicolosi - Electric Piano, Hammond Organ, Keyboards | Lino Nicolosi - Guitar | Bob...
Bernie Worrell “Up In The Hills” feat. Mike Gordon
Up In The Hills by Bernie Worrell from the album “IMPROVISCZARIO" released in 2007 by Godforsaken Music. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Bernie Worrell - Baby Grand Piano | Mike Gordon - Banjo | Brett Bass - Bass | Will Calhoun - Drums | Engineered and Mixed By – Albert...
Manhattan Jazz Quintet “Funky Strut”
Funky Strut by Manhattan Jazz Quintet from the album “FUNKY STRUT” released in 1993 by Sweet Basil Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: David Matthews - Piano, Arranger | Lew Soloff - Trumpet | George Young - Tenor Saxophone | Peter Erskine - Drums | Eddie Gomez -...
Nils Landgren Funk Unit “Six Beauties On A Rooftop”
Six Beauties On A Rooftop by Nils Landgren Funk Unit from the album “5000 MILES” released in 1999 by ACT Label. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Nils Landgren - Trombone | Fred Wesley - Trombone (Solo) | Per "Ruskträsk" Johansson - Alto Saxophone | Magnum Coltrane Price...
Nils Landgren Funk Unit “Calvados”
Calvados by Nils Landgren Funk Unit from the album “FONK DA WORLD” released in 2001 by ACT Label. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Nils Landgren - Trombone, Flugelhorn | Magnum Coltrane Price - Bass, Synthesizer | Niklas Gabrielsson - Drums | Fredrik Andersson - Hammond...
Dave Pike “Love For Sale”
Love For Sale by Dave Pike from the album “MOON BIRD” released in 1984 by Muse Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Dave Pike – Vibraphone (Electric Vibes) | Ron Eschete – Guitar | Tom Ranier – Keyboards, Synthesizer | Luther Hughes – Bass | Ted Hawke – Drums,...
Victor Feldman’s Generation Band “Come On Home”
Come On Home by Victor Feldman’s Generation Band fron the albm “SOFT SHOULDER” released in 1983 by Palo Alto Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Nathan East – Bass | Trevor Feldman – Drums | Victor Feldman – Grand Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesizer, Marimba,...
Victor Feldman’s Generation Band “Downtown Dallas”
Downtown Dallas by Victor Feldman’s Generation Band fron the albm “HIGH VISIBILITY” released in 1985 by TBA Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Max Bennett – Bass | Trevor Feldman – Drums | Victor Feldman – Rhodes Piano, Acoustic Piano, Percussion, Vibes, Marimba,...
Jeff Lorber “Tropical”
Tropical by Jeff Lorber from the album "IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT" released in 1984 by Arista Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jeff Lorber - Keyboards | Nathan East - Bass | John Robinson - Drums | Marlon McClain - Guitar | Paulinho Da Costa - Percussion |...
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