If You Like Funk: Check Out Vulfpeck

Also Check out ska-jazz

https://youtu.be/TLZoU417p7E

https://youtu.be/CkDX4pwBdf4

Shadorne, I couldn’t agree more.  Not only is Back to Oakland my favorite album of all time but I  also I totally agree on Chester Thompson.  His timing, ability to keep intensifying a groove, his foot pedal work and his ability to play off Rocco and Garibaldi was just sublime.  Throw in Lenny Pickett and I am in soul/funk/music heaven.

My all time favorite is Squib Cakes.

If you like TOP, you oughtta chk out the pride of Las Vegas; Santa Fe & the Fat City Horns!

https://youtu.be/eywvENYdv8Y

I just finished listening to Tower of Power's "Back to Oakland." The first word that came to mind is "complete"--It has everything. Great horns, beautiful harmonies, driving beat, upbeat funky, lush strings in some places, the sax player is GREAT and the main lead singer is feeling it. Oh and there is tremendous variety while remaining within the genre. This is a Full album--yet not overproduced. @shadorne can you please just send me complete playlists please?! :-) @fmpnd Squib Cakes is a very fun song. And I'm getting ready to listen to some of your recommendations next.
I will tell you what I think afterwards.

@shadorne @fmpd TOP "Back to Oakland" is there a preferred CD pressing?