The Soul, Funk and Groove thread.. Pete Academy's original thread part 2.

[Benjamin Bassoon]

 

This popped up on a YouTube feed and it's terrific. Woods Empire released just one album in 1981, Universal Love being the standout track.

 

I think that Paul Jackson Jr. (Herbie Hancock) had the bass duties.

 

It's a wonderful piece of funky soul music.

 

If Silk Sonic do a second album they should cover this.

[Benjamin Bassoon]

Talking of Silk Sonic, they did a pretty good version of this, originally recorded by ConFunkShun.

 

 

[Quatschmacher]

44 minutes ago, Benjamin Bassoon said:

 

This popped up on a YouTube feed and it's terrific. Woods Empire released just one album in 1981, Universal Love being the standout track.

 

I think that Paul Jackson Jr. (Herbie Hancock) had the bass duties.

 

It's a wonderful piece of funky soul music.

 

If Silk Sonic do a second album they should cover this.

Always happy to hear more of PJ!

[soulstar89]

just found this. Paul Jackson and Mike Clark on drums 

 

 

[chris_b]

I don't know if this has been posted before. . . . if so it's worth posting twice. . . . with the fabulously funky James Gadson on drums and wonderfully effective bass line played by Melvin Dunlap . . .

 

 

Edited January 30, 2024 by chris_b

[Barking Spiders]

On 29/01/2024 at 00:46, soulstar89 said:

just found this. Paul Jackson and Mike Clark on drums 

 

 

Mike Clark has to be one of the most underrated/overlooked drummers ever. Just check out Headhunters' God Made Me Funky to see what I mean

[soulstar89]

1 hour ago, Barking Spiders said:

Mike Clark has to be one of the most underrated/overlooked drummers ever. Just check out Headhunters' God Made Me Funky to see what I mean

I couldn’t agree more. His a legend. He worked with herbie when the headhunters first started working with herbie. I’m sure his the drummer in the iconic live flood album recorded in Japan 1976. 

[sshorepunk]

Cool track by the band Orgone

lots of albums to check out by these guys 

 

 

[soulstar89]

52 minutes ago, sshorepunk said:

Cool track by the band Orgone

lots of albums to check out by these guys 

 

 

This is really nice. My vibe as well 

[sshorepunk]

Matt Johnson (jamiroquai) at the jazz cafe, playing the classic Lonnie Liston smith track, Expansions

 

Ernie Mckone on bass, great player!

Derek McKenzie (jamiroquai) on drums!

 

He's just released a live album, worth a listen 

 

 

[Quatschmacher]

3 hours ago, sshorepunk said:

Matt Johnson (jamiroquai) at the jazz cafe, playing the classic Lonnie Liston smith track, Expansions

 

Ernie Mckone on bass, great player!

Derek McKenzie (jamiroquai) on drums!

 

He's just released a live album, worth a listen 

 

 

I’ve had it since it came out, it’s great. Was at the front at the gig it was recorded at too (pizza express). There were quite a few other things they played that didn’t make it onto the release

[sshorepunk]

7 hours ago, Quatschmacher said:

I’ve had it since it came out, it’s great. Was at the front at the gig it was recorded at too (pizza express). There were quite a few other things they played that didn’t make it onto the release

Yeah, it’s a good album

i enjoy watching his YouTube channel, lots of synths goodness and generally funky keys playing 

[Quatschmacher]

 

[Quatschmacher]

On 31/01/2024 at 12:37, sshorepunk said:

Cool track by the band Orgone

lots of albums to check out by these guys 

 

 

Thanks for sharing this, I listened to the album today and really enjoyed it. Definitely going to be listening to their others. 

[stewblack]

 

This is my current listen. We all know about the bassist but as bass players I think we're uniquely placed to appreciate a monster drummer.

[Quatschmacher]

7 minutes ago, stewblack said:

 

This is my current listen. We all know about the bassist but as bass players I think we're uniquely placed to appreciate a monster drummer.

Nate Smith. He’s amazing. I’ve heard him live and up-close a few times with Chris Potter’s Underground band. 

Edited February 11, 2024 by Quatschmacher

[stewblack]

12 minutes ago, Quatschmacher said:

Nate Smith. He’s amazing. I’ve heard him live and up-close a few times with Chris Potter’s Underground band. 

I envy you!

[soulstar89]

3 hours ago, stewblack said:

 

This is my current listen. We all know about the bassist but as bass players I think we're uniquely placed to appreciate a monster drummer.

yes Nate smith is special. I love his track “skip step” 

[Quatschmacher]

12 hours ago, soulstar89 said:

yes Nate smith is special. I love his track “skip step” 

With Fima Ephron on bass. There is a really good live version with just piano, bass and drums.:

 

[soulstar89]

3 hours ago, Quatschmacher said:

With Fima Ephron on bass. There is a really good live version with just piano, bass and drums.:

 

I’ve watched this many times. Really great. Last year Nate did a show with Michael league on bass. Different vibe tbh. 
 

 

Nate with Wooten and Cory wong

 

 

I’m a big fan of his lol 

[Quatschmacher]

 

[soulstar89]

really liking this track atm. Really nice to play 

 

 

[Quatschmacher]

Came across this from someone asking if I could recreate the synth sound. Checked out and enjoyed the album. @bubinga5 this album might be up your street.

 

[Mykesbass]

Dripping with Soul, and some lovely grooves going on. Aretha at her absolute Gospel finest.

 

[bubinga5]

Yep.