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.
David Matthews “Noches Calientes”
Noches Calientes by David Matthews, from the album "SUPER FUNKY SAX" released in 1984 by GNP Crescendo Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: David Spinozza - Guitar | David Sanborn - Alto Sax | Michael Brecker - Tenor Sax | Ronnie Cuber - Baritone Sax | Neil Jason...
Rodney Franklin “Felix Leo”
Felix Leo by Rodney Franklin from the album "YOU'LL NEVER KNOW" released in 1980 by Columbia Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Rodney Franklin - Grand Piano, Bass, Composer | Ray Pizzi - Bass Clarinet | Randy Merritt - Drums | Mel Martin - Flute, Soprano Sax |...
Earth Wind and Fire “Can’t Hide Love”
Can't Hide Love by Earth, Wind and Fire from the album "GRATITUDE" released in 1975 by Columbia Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL : Maurice White - Lead Vocals | Philip Bailey - Vocals, Percussion | Verdine White - Bass, Vocals | Al McKay - Guitar | Johnny...
The Crusaders “Marcella’s Dream”
Marcella's Dream by The Crusaders from the album "IMAGES" released in 1978 by ABC Blue Thumb Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Stix Hooper - Drums | Joe Sample - Keyboards | Wilton Felder - Soprano Saxophone | Robert Pops Popwell - Bass | Billy Rogers - Guitar...
Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes “A Chance For Peace”
A Chance For Peace by Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes from the album "VISIONS OF A NEW WORLD" released in 1975 by Flying Dutchman Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Lonnie Liston Smith - Keyboards | Donald Smith - Vocals | Reggie Lucas - Guitar |...
Gerald Veasley “Soul Seduction”
Soul Seduction by Gerald Veasley from the album "SIGNS" released in 1994 by Heads Up International... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Gerald Veasley - Six String Bass | Grover Washington Jr. -Soprano Saxophone | Jef Lee Johnson - Guitar | Bill Jolly - Fender Rhodes...
The Mysterious Flying Orchestra “A Dream Deferred”
A Dream Deferred by The Mysterious Flying Orchestra from the album "THE MYSTERIOUS FLYING ORCHESTRA" released in 1977 by RCA Victor Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Wilby Fletcher - Drums | Wilbur Bascomb - Electric Bass | Jerry Friedman - Guitar | Don...
Herbie Hancock “Spiraling Prism”
Spiraling Prism by Herbie Hancock from the album "MR. HANDS" released in 1980 by Columbia Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Herbie Hancock - Moog, Mini-moog Synthesizers, Clavinet, Vocoder, Piano | Leon Ndugu Chancler - Drums | Byron Miller - Bass | Bill...
Eddie Henderson “Open Eyes”
Open Eyes by Eddie Henderson from the album "COMIN' THROUGH" released in 1977 by Capitol Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Paul Jackson - Bass | Howard "Locksmith" King - Drums | Patrice Rushen - Percussion | Julian Priester - Trombone | Eddie Henderson -...
Donald Byrd “Black Byrd”
Black Byrd by Donald Byrd from the album "BLACK BYRD" released in 1973 by Blue Note Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Donald Byrd - Trumpet | Chuck Rainey - Bass | Roger Glenn - Flute, Saxophone | David T. Walker - Guitar | Stephanie Spruill - Percussion | Joe...
Earth, Wind & Fire “That’s The Way Of The World”
That's The Way Of The World by Earth, Wind & Fire, from the album “THAT'S THE WAY OF THE WORLD” released in 1975 by Columbia Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Maurice White - Lead Vocal | Verdine White - Bass | Ralph Johnson - Drums | Andrew P. Woolfolk -...
Ramsey Lewis “That’s The Way Of The World”
That's The Way Of The World by Ramsey Lewis from the album “DON'T IT FEEL GOOD” released in 1975 by Columbia Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Charles Stepney - Synthesizer | Morris Jennings - Drums | Ramsey Lewis - Piano, Keyboards | Byron Gregory - Guitar |...
Herbie Hancock “Hang Up Your Hang Ups”
Hang Up Your Hang Ups by Herbie Hancock from the album "MAN-CHILD" released in 1975 by Columbia Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Herbie Hancock - Keyboards | Paul Jackson - Bass | Wah Wah Watson - Guitar | Harvey Mason - Drums | Bennie Maupin - Soprano &...
Average White Band “School Boy Crush”
School Boy Crush by Average White Band from the album "CUT THE CAKE" released in 1975 by Atlantic Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Hamish Stuart - Bass, Vocals | Alan Gorrie - Guitar, Vocals | Onnie McIntyre - Guitar | Roger Ball - Alto & Tenor Saxophone,...
The Crusaders “Soul Caravan”
Soul Caravan by The Crusaders from the album "CHAIN REACTION" released in 1975 by ABC Blue Thumb Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Joe Sample - Electric Piano | Larry Carlton - Guitar | Wilton Felder - Electric Bass, Tenor Saxophone | Stix Hooper - Drums |...
Average White Band “Pick Up The Pieces”
Pick Up The Pieces by Average White Band from the album "AWB" released in 1974 by Atlantic Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Hamish Stuart - Guitar, Vocals | Alan Gorrie - Bass, Vocals | Roger Ball - Alto & Baritone Sax | Onnie McIntyre - Guitar, Vocals |...
Lenny White “Away Go Troubles Down The Drain”
Away Go Troubles Down The Drain by Lenny White from the album “VENUSIAN SUMMER” released in 1975 by Nemperor Records. MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Lenny White - Drums | Doug Rauch - Bass Onaje Allan Gumbs - Electric Piano, Clavinet | Weldon Irvine - Organ | Doug...
Stanley Clarke “Quiet Afternoon”
Quiet Afternoon by Stanley Clarke from the album "SCHOOL DAYS" released in 1976 by Nemperor Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Stanley Clarke - Electric Bass, Piccolo Bass, Acoustic Piano | Steve Gadd - Drums | David Sancious - Mini Moog Synthesizer | Ken Scott...
Tom Grant “Mystified”
Mystified by Tom Grant from the album "MYSTIFIED" released in 1978 by Timeless Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Joe Henderson - Tenor Saxophone | Tom Grant - Rhodes Piano | Rick Laird - Electric Bass | Ron Steen - Drums | Composed by Tom Grant | Produced by...
George Benson and Al Jarreau “‘Long Come Tutu”
'Long Come Tutu by George Benson and Al Jarreau from the album "GIVIN' IT UP" released in 2006 by Concord label... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Al Jarreau - Vocals | George Benson - Guitar | Michael White - Drums | Herbie Hancock - Piano | Patrice Rushen - Keyboards,...
Donald Byrd “Street Lady”
Street Lady by Donald Byrd from the album “STREET LADY” released in 1973 by Blue Note Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Donald Byrd - Trumpet | Larry Mizell - Vocals | Fonce Mizell - Clavinet, Trumpet, Vocals | David T. Walker - Guitar | Chuck Rainey - Electric...
Tom Browne “Funkin’ For Jamaica” (Live Video)
Funkin' For Jamaica by Tom Browne & Toni Smith from the album "LOVE APPROACH" released in 1980 by GRP label... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Tom Browne - Trumpet, Synthesizer | Toni Smith - Lead Vocals | Bernard Wright - Keyboard Bass Marcus Miller - Muted Bass...
Roy Ayers Ubiquity “Red Black & Green”
Red Black & Green by Roy Ayers Ubiquity from the album "RED BLACK & GREEN" released in 1973 by Polydor Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Roy Ayers - Vibraphone, Vocals, Piano, Organ | Harry Whitaker - Electric Piano | Billy Nichols, Bob Fusco, David...
Lee Ritenour “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone” Live Video
Papa Was A Rollin' Stone by Lee Ritenour from the album “OVERTIME” released in 2006 by Peak Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Lee Ritenour - Guitar | Chris Botti - Trumpet | Kenya Hathaway - Vocals | Grady Harrell - Vocals | Oscar Seaton - Drums | Melvin Davis...
Al Jarreau “Imagination”
Imagination by Al Jarreau, from the album "HIGH CRIME" released in 1984 by Warner Bros. Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Al Jarreau - Vocals | Jay Graydon - Guitar, Synthesizer | Nathan East - Bass | Jerry Hey - Horn Arrangement | Chip McSticks - Drums |...
Quincy Jones “Ai No Corrida”
Ai No Corrida by Quincy Jones from the album "THE DUDE" released in 1981 by A&M Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Quincy Jones - Rhythm Arrangement | Jerry Hey - Horn Arrangement | Jerry Hey, Quincy Jones - Synthesizer Arrangement | Patti Austin, Quincy...
Joe Sample And The Soul Committee “Viva De Funk”
Viva De Funk 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 | Steve Gadd - Drums | Freddie Washington - Bass | Arthur Adams -...
Tom Scott “Upbeat 90’s”
Upbeat 90's by Tom Scott from the album "REED MY LIPS" released in 1994 by GRP Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Tom Scott - Tenor Saxophone, Horn Synthesizer | Eric Gale - Electric Guitar | Larry Kimpel - Bass | Ron Aston - Synth Drums, Percussion, Muted...
Brandon Fields “Bullfunk”
Bullfunk by Brandon Fields from the album "THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY'" released in 1985 by Nova Label... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Robben Ford - Guitar | David Garfield - Keyboards | John Patitucci - Bass | Gregg Bissonette - Drums | Brandon Fields - Alto...
David Sanborn “It’s You”
It's You by David Sanborn from the album “VOYEUR” released in 1981 by Warner Bros. Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: David Sanborn - Alto Saxophone | Marcus Miller - Moog Bass | Buzzy Feiten - Guitar | Lenny Castro - Percussion | Michael Colina - OBX...
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