The METERS....tight,funky vibes

Get the Wild Tchoupitoulas (self-titled) - it's basically the Meters and a bunch of "Mardis Gras Indians". It's a completely legendary funkout - start here.

Hi,check sound files on the web to any of the Meters discs. You would probably like the early Neville Brothers stuff as well since the Meters evolved into the Neville Brothers. Kid Creole and The Coconuts might be for you also.You mentioned you like Herbie's funky period so seek out Flood, way more cooking and funky(than Head Hunters or Thrust) up tempo tracks(some beautiful acoustic stuff as well), live and OOP Japanese only import.You also might like Graham Central Station( Larry Graham, Sly's bass player) too.The JB's, James Brown's band has some cooking discs as well. Funky listening!!!!

ditto on the Wild Tchoupitoulas. "They stomp some romp."

One thing to remember though, if you go to New Orleans don't forget your tambourine!

The Rhino Records Meters box set is great, not the best recordings from New Orleans in the 60's though.

Sundazed put out an lp of rare meters with some really nice covers (Beatles, Hank Williams, Rolling stones).

Not as good as the Wild Tchoupitoulas but still fun is Wild Magnolias : Life Is A Carnival on blue note.

Cheers