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.
Average White Band “Person To Person”
Person To Person by Average White Band from the album "AWB" released in 1974 by Atlantic Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Hamish Stuart - Lead Vocals, Guitar | Roger Ball - Keyboards, Alto & Baritone Saxophones | Molly Duncan - Tenor Saxophone | Robbie...
David Matthews “Super Groove”
Super Groove by David Matthews from the album “SUPER FUNKY SAX” released in 1984 by GNP Crescendo Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Michael Brecker - Tenor Sax | David Sanborn - Alto Sax | Ronnie Cuber - Baritone Sax | Don Grolnick - Electric Piano | David...
Brecker Brothers “Sneakin’ Up Behind You”
Sneakin' Up Behind You by The Brecker Brothers from the album “BRECKER BROS.” released in 1975 by Arista Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Randy Brecker - Trumpet | Michael Brecker - Tenor Sax | David Sanborn - Alto Sax | Don Grolnick - Keyboards | Will Lee -...
George Duke “Prepare Yourself”
Prepare Yourself 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 | Byron...
Eddie Henderson “Hop Scotch”
Hop Scotch by Eddie Henderson from the album "SUNBURST" released in 1975 by Blue Note Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Alphonso Johnson - Electric Bass | George Duke - Keyboards | Bennie Maupin - Saxophone | Julian Priester - Trombone | Eddie Henderson -...
Donald Byrd “Night Whistler”
Night Whistler by Donald Byrd from the album "PLACES AND SPACES" releaswd in 1975 by Blue Note Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Donald Byrd - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals | Larry Mizell - Piano | Fonce Mizell - Clavinet, Trumpet | Chuck Rainey -Bass | Harvey...
Bobbi Humprey “Harlem River Drive”
Harlem River Drive by Bobbi Humprey from the album "BLACKS and BLUES" released in 1974 by Blue Note Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Bobbi Humprey - Flute | Larry Mizell, Fonce Mizell, Fred Perren - Backing Vocals and Vocal Arrangements | Chuck Rainey - Bass |...
Al Jarreau “Milwaukee”
Milwaukee by Al Jarreau from the album "GLOW" released in 1976 by Reprise Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Larry Carlton - Guitar | Tom Canning - Electric Piano | Joe Correro - Drums | Paul Stallworth - Bass | Ralph MacDonald - Percussion | Al Jarreau -...
George Benson “On Broadway”
On Broadway by George Benson from the album "WEEKEND IN L.A." released in 1978 by Warner Bros. Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: George Benson - Guitar | Jorge Dalto - Piano | Ronnie Foster - Synthesizer | Phil Upchurch - Rhythm Guitar | Ralph MacDonald -...
Eric Gale “Lookin’ Good”
Lookin' Good by Eric Gale, from the album “PART OF YOU” released in 1979 by CBS Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Grover Washington - Tenor Saxophone | Harvey Mason - Drums | Eric Gale - Guitar | Ralph MacDonald - Percussion | Neil Jason - Bass | Dave Grusin -...
Ramsey Lewis “Brazilica”
Brazilica by Ramsey Lewis, from the album "SALONGO" released in 1976 by Columbia Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Byron Gregory - Guitars | Ron Harris - Bass | Jimmy Bryant - Clavinet | Steve Cobb - Drums | Derf Reklaw Raheem - Flute, Percussion | Ramsey...
The Crusaders “Way Back Home”
Way Back Home by The Crusaders from the album "SCRATCH" released in 1974 by Blue Thumb Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Max Bennett - Bass | Wayne Henderson - Trombone | Wilton Felder - Tenor Saxophone | Joe Sample - Electric Piano | Stix Hooper - Drums |...
Quincy Jones “If I Ever Lose This Heaven”
If I Ever Lose This Heaven by Quincy Jones from the album “BODY HEAT” released in 1974 by A&M Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Leon Ware - Vocals | Minnie Ripperton - Vocals | Al Jarreau - Vocals | Tom Bahler - Vocals | Quincy Jones, Myrna Matthews -...
Grover Washington Jr. “Knucklehead”
Knucklehead by Grover Washington Jr. from the album "FEELS SO GOOD" released in 1976 by Kudu Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Grover Washington Jr. - Tenor Saxophone, Composer | Bob James - Keyboards, Arranger | Eric Gale - Guitar | Gary King - Bass | Jimmy...
The Crusaders “It Happens Everyday”
It Happens Everyday by The Crusaders from the album "FREE AS THE WIND" released in 1977 by ABC Blue Thumb Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Joe Sample - Piano, Keyboards | Stix Hooper - Drums | Wilton Felder - Tenor Saxophone | Robert Pops Popwell - Bass |...
The Crusaders “And Then There Was The Blues”
And Then There Was The Blues by The Crusaders from the album "THOSE SOUTHERN KNIGHTS" released in 1976 by ABC Blue Thumb Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Stix Hooper – Drums, Percussion | Wayne Henderson – Trombone | Wilton Felder – Tenor Saxophone | Joe...
Yellowjackets “Sittin’ In It”
Sittin' In It by Yellowjackets from the album "YELLOWJACKETS" released in 1981 by Warner Bros. Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Bobby Lyle - Piano | Russell Ferrante – Electric Piano, Keyboards | Jimmy Haslip – Bass | Ricky Lawson – Drums | Roland Bautista -...
The Brecker Brothers “Some Skunk Funk”
Some Skunk Funk by The Brecker Brothers from the album "BRECKER BROS." released in 1975 by Arista Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Randy Brecker - Trumpet, Electric Trumpet, Flugelhorn | Michael Brecker - Tenor Saxophone | David Sanborn - Alto Saxophone |...
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