THIS IS FUNKY JAZZ

Description

This is funky! When the acid jazz scene dominated the world, it drew inspiration from places other jazz enthusiasts tended to neglect: soul jazz from the late 60s and early 70s, the music of lounge bars and small clubs that fueled Black American nightlife. This compilation brings together ten examples of this sound, providing a high-quality listening experience from start to finish. In the post-bebop era, jazz was often condemned as intellectual music for the head, not the feet. Yet, some of this music was still meant for dancing, directly stemming from the big band legacy and still aligning with the R&B charts. The tracks presented here all remain true to this heritage. Whether it's Lonnie Liston Smith's plea for "Peace & Love" with horn lines reminiscent of Bob Marley, or bandleader Joe Bataan covering Isaac Hayes' "Theme From the Men," this music resonates with contemporary sounds. Oliver Nelson's heavy synth "Skull Session" or his TV hit "Theme From The Six Million Dollar Man" covered by Richard "Groove" Holmes are proof of this. At the heart of these recordings are the rhythms; Bernard Purdie is thus the star, whether solo or simply behind the drums with Harold Alexander. This is Funky Jazz is a ticket to a party everyone should be invited to.