If You Like Funk: Check Out Vulfpeck
As an additional note: Jon is from Kent, England, which makes his love of New Orleans Blues, Jazz etc. all that more special. Basin Street Records (on Prytania) was down the street from us when we lived in Uptown. https://www.basinstreetrecords.com/artists/jon-cleary/ |
In the still kicking category, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CG5G_fWoU0 |
@fmpnd Thank you. You are not hijacking the thread. I asked for recommendations and you are delivering in spades with some history too. Perfect! @chazro Thank you for the input! I will check it out. @david_ten Thanks for the link. @acman3 Thanks for your link too. @shadorne I listened to the first three recommendations on your list. Tower of Power (I listened to the S/T album (with the terrific singer) with my boys--we all agree: that's a great album--I bought the CD on discogs); Strokeland Superband (first album: I listened to it with my wife. I learned the guy who put the concept together reunited Tower of Power and brought in some other folks too. At one point I said, "Man, that singer sounds just like Huey Lewis..." Of course, all the rest of you probably know--he actually sings on the album. I liked this album a lot. I bought the CD from the record label site.) Rastus--This one falls into the I can take it or leave it category: the album felt uneven to me. But, I'm glad I listened to it. I'm traveling so I can't tell y'all exactly the album. I will keep working through the recommendations everyone provides. BTW IMO this is when Agon is at its best--opening the musical door for others. I'm very grateful. Regards Al |
+1 that video - I loved LP solo. Nothing better than that except perhaps the same track with Chester Thompson. Chester had a way and timing with the B-3 that used call and response at its best. I bought Back to Oakland back when I was 14 and been hooked ever since. I listen to everything but nothing amazes me more than TOP tight funky playing - best group of musicians on the planet. Back to Oakland album takes time to get used to but once you get it - heaven. Here is what I believe is the best live version of Knock yourself out - Chester Thompson is out of this world - his timing is just pure genius - the tension he builds is palpable - best of all he knows when NOT to overplay - choosing to keep the groove going much of the time with tasty licks here and there - not playing is the sign of a true genius as the space around the music is like the canvas in art - it can be used equally as part of the whole work. https://youtu.be/vamo6YOS-G0 Note Santana is totally outclassed - he can’t begin to keep up with this group of musicians...Santana timing or groove feel is really awkward on this song - he just can’t seem to find the pocket! Of course Red Hot Chili Peppers deserves a mention especially their early stuff! Try early Red Hot Chili Peppers on your kids! And Huey Lewis and the News are awesome. Live at 25 (at Chico’s) is a great demonstration of their live performances. |
