Posts Tagged ‘Funk’
Chic Savoire Faire Nile Rodgers
Such a great guitar track, always sounds like he’s playing on the ‘edge’.
Enjoy
Grant Green
Green had a mainly single note style and, whilst some of you may not be familiar with him, ypou’ve probably heard him on various hip hop records as his late 60s and early 70s material was of a decidedly funky nature rather than just Jazz. However, he died quite early at the age of 44.
This video has two tunes, so enjoy.
Esther Philiips – Classic Raregroove
Whilst Gil Scott-Heron is the original and should be credited for influencing so many rappers, this song performed by Esther Phillips has got to be one of my all time faves. A hard subject matter allied to a brilliant arrangement with a voice riding the changes. The rhythm section just grooves (check the B-Line); horns are funky; the strings are of the classic blaxploitation variety.
Enjoy
