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.
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 |...
The Crusaders “The Way We Was”
The Way We Was by The Crusaders from the album "FREE AS THE WIND" released in 1977 by ABC Blue Thumb Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Joe Sample – Keyboards | Wilton Felder – Tenor Saxophone | Stix Hooper – Drums | Robert "Pops" Popwell – Bass | Written by...
The Crusaders “My Mama Told Me So”
My Mama Told Me So by The Crusaders from the album "THOSE SOUTHERN KNIGHTS" released in 1976 by ABC Blue Thumb Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Joe Sample – Keyboards | Wayne Henderson – Trombone | Wilton Felder – Tenor Saxophone | Stix Hooper – Drums,...
The Crusaders “Hard Times”
Hard Times by The Crusaders from the album "UNSUNG HEROES" released in 1973 by Blue Thumb Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Joe Sample – Keyboards | Wayne Henderson – Trombone | Wilton Felder – Tenor Saxophone | Stix Hooper – Drums, Percussion | Larry Carlton – Guitar...
The Crusaders “Don’t Let It Get You Down”
Don't Let It Get You Down by The Crusaders from the album "THE 2nd CRUSADE" released in 1973 by Blue Thumb Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Joe Sample - Keyboards | Stix Hooper - Drums, Percussion | Wayne Henderson - Trombone | Wilton Felder - Tenor Saxophone,...
The Crusaders “Sweet Revival”
Sweet Revival by The Crusaders from the album "CRUSADERS 1" released in 1972 by Blue Thumb Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Joe Sample - Keyboards | Stix Hooper - Drums | Wayne Henderson - Trombone | Wilton Felder - Tenor Saxophone | Chuck Rainey - Bass Arthur...
The Crusaders “Sugar Cane”
Sugar Cane by The Crusaders from the album "CHAIN REACTION" released in 1975 by ABC Blue Thumb Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Wayne Henderson – Trombone | Joe Sample – Rhodes Electric Piano | Wilton Felder – Tenor Saxophone, Bass | Stix Hooper – Drums,...
The Crusaders “Southern Comfort”
Southern Comfort by The Crusaders from the album "SOUTHERN COMFORT" released in 1974 by Blue Thumb Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Wayne Henderson - Trombone | Joe Sample - Keyboards | Wilton Felder - Tenor Saxophone, Bass | Stix Hooper - Drums | Larry Carlton...
Brother Jack McDuff “Loose Foot”
Loose Foot by Brother Jack McDuff from the album "MOON RAPPIN" released in 1970 by Blue Note Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Brother Jack McDuff - Organ | Joe Dukes - Drums | Richard Davis - Electric Bass | Jerry Byrd - Guitar | Bill Phillips - Tenor Saxophone...
Jazz Funk Soul “Hustle”
Hustle by Jazz Funk Soul from the album "FORECAST" released in 2022 by Shanachie Label. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jeff Lorber - Piano, Rhodes Electric Piano, B3 Electric Organ, Clavinet | Everette Harp - Tenor Saxophone | Paul Jackson Jr - Lead Guitar, Rhythm...
Bob James “Westchester Lady”
Westchester Lady by Bob James from the album "THREE" released in 1976 by CTI Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Bob James - Keyboards | Grover Washington Jr - Tenor Saxophone | Will Lee - Bass | Harvey Mason - Drums | Eric Gale, Hugh McCracken - Guitar | Ralph...
Bernie Worrell “Bass On The Line”
Bass On The Line by Bernie Worrell from the album “IMPROVISCZARIO" released in 2007 by Godforsaken Music. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Bernie Worrell - Wurlitzer Electric Piano | Darryl Dixon - Saxophone, Flute | Brett Bass - Bass | Will Calhoun - Drums | Engineered...
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