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.
Larsen Feiten Band “Danger Zone”
Danger Zone by Larsen Feiten Band from the album "LARSEN FEITEN BAND" released in 1980 by Warner Bros. Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Neil Larsen - Keyboards, Vocals | Buzzy Feiten - Guitar, Lead Vocal | Willie Weeks - Bass | Art Rodriguez - Drums | Lenny...
Meshell Ndegeocello “Step Into The Projects”
Step Into The Projects by Meshell Ndegeocello from the album “PLANTATION LULLABIES” released in 1993 by Maverick Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Meshell Ndegeocello - Bass, Voice, Instruments | Gerri Allen - Piano | Bill Summers - Percussion | Luis Conte -...
George Duke “Foosh”
Foosh by George Duke from the album “THE AURA WILL PREVAIL” released in 1975 by MPS Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: George Duke - Fender Rhodes & Wurlitzer Electric Piano , Hohner D 6 Clavinet, Arp Odyssey, Mini Moog, Arp String Ensemble, Mu-tron Phaser,...
George Benson “I Remember Wes”
I Remember Wes by George Benson from the album "BLUE BENSON" released in 1976 by Polydor label... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: George Benson - Guitar | Chuck Rainey - Bass | Leo Morris - Drums | Paul Griffin - Piano | Arthur Clarke, George Marge - Tenor Saxophone,...
Herbie Hancock “Palm Grease”
Palm Grease by Herbie Hancock from the album "THRUST" released in 1974 by Columbia Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Herbie Hancock – Fender Rhodes, Hohner D6 Clavinet, ARP Odyssey, ARP Soloist, ARP 2600 | Bennie Maupin – Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone,...
George Duke “Reach For It”
Reach For It by George Duke from the album "REACH FOR IT" released in 1977 by Epic Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Leon “Ndugu” Chancler – Drums, Vocals | George Duke - Keyboards, Synthesizer (Bass) | Charles Icarus Johnson - Vocals | Sister Glory Glow Fly -...
Tyzik “When I Look In Your Eyes”
When Look In Your Eyes by Jeff Tyzik from the album "JAMMIN' IN MANHATTAN" released in 1984 by Polydor Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Jeff Tyzik - Trumpet, Flugelhorn | Brian Scanlon - Alto Saxophone | Mike Boone - Bass | Steve Khan - Guitar | Steve Jordan -...
Incognito “Amplify My Soul”
Amplify My Soul (Pt.1 & Pt.2) by Incognito from the album “AMPLIFIED SOUL” released in 2014 by Shanachie Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Bluey - Guitar & Producer | Francis Hylton - Bass | Francesco Mendolla - Drums | Matt Cooper - Keyboards | Tommy...
John Scofield “Boogie Stupid”
Boogie Stupid 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 |...
George Duke “It’s On”
It's On by George Duke from the album “AFTER HOURS” released in 1998 by Warner Bros. Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Byron Miller - Electric Bass | Leon Ndugu Chancler - Drums | George Duke - Electric Piano (Wurlitzer 140 B) | Ray Fuller - Electric Guitar |...
Lee Ritenour “A Little Bumpin’ ” (Live Video)
A Little Bumpin' by Lee Ritenour, Melvin Davis, Oscar Seaton, Barnaby Finch and Eric Marienthal... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Lee Ritenour - Electric Guitar | Oscar Seaton - Drums | Melvin Davis - Bass | Barnaby Finch - Keyboards | Eric Marienthal - Flute, Soprano...
Maceo Parker “Splashin'”
Splashin' by Maceo Parker from the album "SOUTHERN EXPOSURE" released in 1993 by Minor Music... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Maceo Parker - Alto Saxophone | Herman Ernest III - Drums | Leo Nocentelli - Guitar | Will Boulware - Hammond B3 Organ | George Porter, Jr. -...
Dave Pike “Jumpy The Snail”
Jumpy The Snail by Dave Pike, from the album "MOON BIRD" released in 1983 by Muse Records... MUSICIANS / PERSONNEL: Dave Pike - Vibraphone (Electric Vibes) | Ron Eschete - Guitar | Tom Ranier - Keyboards, Synthesizer | Luther Hughes - Bass | Ted Hawke - Drums,...
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...
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As the name suggests, SomehowJazz offers to our listeners an assortment of most jazz genres. We also share our favorites in the blog categories shown below. Categories are Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion, Soul Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Rock, Funk & Soul and Latin Jazz.
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