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.
Billy Cobham – Crosswinds
Billy Cobham - Crosswinds (Atlantic/1974) The second album of Billy Cobham with his exquisite compositions is a jazz funk and jazz fusion masterpiece, a must have for every music collector. All pieces are arranged by Cobham, and the fantastic studio performance of the...
George Duke “Someday”
Someday by George Duke from the album "I LOVE THE BLUES, SHE HEARD MY CRY"released in 1975 by MPS Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: George Duke - Vocals, ARP & Moog Synthesizers, Rhodes Electric Piano, Hohner D-6 Clavinet, Mutron Phasers | Leon Ndugu...
Herbie Hancock “Actual Proof”
Actual Proof by Herbie Hancock from the album "THRUST" released in 1974 by Columbia Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Mike Clark - Drums | Paul Jackson - Bass | Bennie Maupin - Saxophones, Bass Clarinet | Bill Summers - Percussion | Herbie Hancock - Fender...
John Scofield “Scotown”
Scotown by John Scofield from the album "UBERJAM DEUX" released in 2013 by EmArcy Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Andy Hess - Electric Bass | Louis Cato - Drums | John Scofield - Guitar | Kevin Harper, Ted Tuthill - Engineers | Mastered by Greg Calbi |...
David Matthews – Super Funky Sax
David Matthews - Super Funky Sax ( GNP Crescendo / 1984 ) Here comes the former James Brown arranger David Matthews with a jazz funk masterpiece that hits the heart of SomehowJazz' music taste and makes it to the top 10 of our favorite album collection. All pieces are...
Donald Byrd – Street Lady
Donald Byrd - Street Lady ( Blue Note / 1973 ) Out of once in a life time collaboration of Donald Byrd and Larry Mizell, emerged this unique jazz, funk and groove experience that only gets better with time. All the pieces are original compositions, of which "Lansana's...
LEGENDS at Montreux Jazz Festival, 1997 (Live Video)
Live in Montreux Jazz Festival, 1997 Legends: Eric Clapton, Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, Joe Sample, Steve Gadd... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Joe Sample - Piano | Eric Clapton - Guitar | David Sanborn - Alto Saxophone | Marcus Miller - Electric Bass | Steve Gadd...
Zachary Breaux “Where Is The Love”
Where Is The Love by Zachary Breaux from the album "GROOVIN" released in 1992 by Ronnie Scott's Jazz House... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Zachary Breaux - Guitar | Donald Nicks - Bass | Dennis Davis - Drums, Percussion | Rex Rideout - Keyboards | Chris Lewis -...
Dennis Chambers “Amos Ignored”
Amos Ignored by Dennis Chambers from the album "PLANET EARTH" released in 2005 by BHM Productions... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL : Dennis Chambers - Drums | Jim Beard - Clavinet, Organ | Kenny Garrett - Alto Saxophone | Will Lee - Bass | Dean Brown - Guitar | Bob...
Billy Cobham and Novecento “Dreamer”
Dreamer by Billy Cobham and Novecento from the album "DRUM 'n' VOICE, Vol.3" released in 2010 by Soul Trade... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Billy Cobham - Drums | Rossana Nicolosi - Bass | Pino Nicolosi - Fender Rhodes, Hammond Organ | Lino Nicolosi - Guitar | Bob...
Tower Of Power “Pocketful Of Soul”
Pocketful Of Soul by Tower Of Power from the album "The Oakland Zone" released in 2003 by Or Music... Musicians / Personnel: Emilio Castillo - Tenor & Alto Saxophone | David Garibaldi - Drums | Francis Rocco Prestia - Bass | Stephen Kupka - Baritone Saxophone |...
The Brecker Brothers “Some Skunk Funk” (Live Video)
Some Skunk Funk By The Brecker Brothers recorded live in Barcelona, 1992... Musicians / Personnel: Michael Brecker - Tenor Saxophone | Randy Brecker - Trumpet | Mike Stern - Guitar | Dennis Chambers - Drums | George Whitty - Keyboards | James Genus - Bass |...
Lee Ritenour
With his superb guitar technique and intelligent soloing, Lee Ritenour earned himself a special status among session guitarists, leaving his signature on numerous studio recordings in forty years. From rock and blues to Brazilian music, his influence spectrum is as...
The Mysterious Flying Orchestra – The Mysterious Flying Orchestra
The Mysterious Flying Orchestra – The Mysterious Flying Orchestra (Victor RCA - 1977) John Coltrane's legendary producer Bob Thiele on work with great studio session musicians producing a feast of jazz funk. "A Dream Deferred" and "Shadows" are our favorite songs from...
George Duke
Introduced by Frank Zappa as an outstanding keyboardist, George Duke later evolved into a groove master blending jazz, funk, rock and soul with his solo albums. He made a place in the Jazz world as a band leader, producer and an innovative composer, creating beautiful...
Alphonse Mouzon – By All Means
By All Means ( 1981 / PA USA ) One of the corner stones of our record collection. A real jazz funk gem that we never stopped listening since 1981 Featuring the cream of 70's musicians like Herbie Hancock, Lee Ritenour and Jerry Hey, this intense album is a must have...
Mysterious Flying Orchestra “Shadows”
Shadows by The Mysterious Flying Orchestra from the album “THE MYSTERIOUS FLYING ORCHESTRA” released in 1977 by RCA Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Bob Thiele - Producer | Charles Collins - Drums | Wilbur Bascomb - Bass | Jerry Friedman - Guitar | Lonnie...
Herbie Hancock
Starting as a child prodigy in classical music, Herbie Hancock turned to jazz and played with Miles Davis in early sixties who gave him the idea to play the keyboards. From then onwards he tried to bring almost every technological innovation to his music, combining...
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