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.
Herbie Hancock “Gettin’ To The Good Part”
Gettin' To The Good Part by Herbie Hancock from the album “LITE ME UP” released in 1982 by Columbia Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Herbie Hancock - Keyboards, Vocoder | Rod Temperton - Vocals | John Robinson - Drums | Louis Johnson - Bass | David Williams -...
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,...
The Blackbyrds “Happy Music”
Happy Music by The Blackbyrds from the album "CITY LIFE" released in 1975 by Fantasy Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Donald Byrd - Trumpet | The Blackbyrds, Merry Clayton - Vocals | Joe Hall - Bass | Keith Killgo - Drums | Orville Saunders - Guitar | Kevin...
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...
Earth Wind & Fire “September”
September by Earth Wind & Fire from the album "THE BEST OF EARTH WIND & FIRE VOL. 1" released in 1978 by Columbia Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Maurice White - Lead Vocals | Philip Bailey - Vocals | Verdine White - Bass, Vocals | Al McKay - Guitar |...
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...
Deodato “September 13”
September 13 by Deodato from the album “PRELUDE” released in 1973 by CTI Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Eumir Deodato - Electric Piano | Stanley Clarke - Bass | Billy Cobham - Drums | John Tropea - Guitar | Airto Moreira - Percussion | Ray Barretto - Congas...
Wah Wah Watson “I’ll Get By Without You”
I'll Get By Without You by Wah Wah Watson from the album "ELEMENTARY" released in 1976 by Columbia Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Wah Wah Watson - Guitar, Vocals | Henry Davis - Bass | Ollie Brown - Drums | Dave Grusin - Electric Piano | Sonny Burke - Piano,...
Lee Ritenour “G-Rit”
G-Rit by Lee Ritenour from the album "PORTRAIT" released in 1987 by GRP Label... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Kenny Gorelick - Tenor Saxophone | Greg Phillinganes - Keyboards | Paul Jackson Jr. - Rhythm Guitar | Nathan East - Bass | Harvey Mason - Drums, Percussion |...
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...
Earth, Wind & Fire “Evil”
Evil by Earth, Wind & Fire, from the album “HEAD TO THE SKY” released in 1973 by Columbia Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Larry Dunn - Piano, Organ | Ralph Johnson - Drums, Percussion | Johnny Graham - Guitar | Al McKay - Sitar | Andrew Woolfolks -...
The Crusaders “So Far Away”
So Far Away by The Crusaders, from the album "CRUSADERS 1" released in 1972 by Blue Thumb Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Joe Sample - Electric Piano | Stix Hooper - Drums | Wayne Henderson - Trombone | Wilton Felder - Tenor Saxophone | Chuck Rainey...
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 -...
The Crusaders “Keep That Same Old Feeling”
Keep That Same Old Feeling by The Crusaders from the album "THOSE SOUTHERN KNIGHTS" released in 1976 by Blue Thumb Label... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Wayne Henderson - Trombone | Wilton Felder - Tenor Saxophone | Joe Sample - Piano, Keyboards | Stix Hooper -...
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