Barney Kessel
Jazz guitarist from Muskogee, Oklahoma who died in 2004. He was a member of the Art Tatum Sextet, Artie Shaw & his Gramercy Five, Artie Shaw & his Orchestra, the Ben Webster Septet, Benny Goodman & his Orchestra, Billie Holiday & her Orchestra, Bobby Troup & his Stars Of Jazz, Buddy DeFranco & his Orchestra, Buddy DeFranco & the All-Stars, Charlie Parker’s New Stars, Chico Marx & his Orchestra, the Dodo Marmarosa Trio, Flip Phillips & his Orchestra, the Flip Phillips Sextet, the Gene Krupa Combo, Gene Norman’s “Just Jazz”, Georgie Auld & his Orchestra, the Hampton Hawes Quartet, the Harry Edison Sextet, the Hot Rod Rumble Orchestra, the Jackie Mills Quintet, Kid Ory & his Creole Jazz Band, the Lionel Hampton All Stars, Lionel Hampton & his Giants, Lionel Hampton’s Just Jazz All Stars, Milton Rogers & his Orchestra, Oscar Peterson & Friends, the Paul Smith Quartet, Pete Rugolo & his All Stars, the Pete Rugolo Orchestra, the Red Norvo Septet, the Red Norfvo Sextet, Red Norvo’s Nine, Roy Eldridge & his Orchestra, Russell Garcia & his Orchestra, Shorty Rogers & his Augmented Giants, Shorty Rogers & his Giants, Shorty Rogers & his Orchestra, Stan Hasselgard & his All Star Six, the All Stars, the Benny Goodman Quintet, the Bopland Boys, the Buddy Bregman Orchestra, the Buddy DeFranco Septette, the Buddy Rich Quintet, the Charlie Parker All-Stars, the Charlie Parker Quartet, the Contemporary Leaders, the Great Guitars, the New Hot Club Quintet, the Newport All Stars, the Oscar Peterson Quartet, the Oscar Peterson Trio, the Paul Desmond Quintet, the Poll Winners, the Roy Eldridge Quintet and the Swinging Bon Vivants.
(LP) Blue Soul (Black Lion BL-301) 1975
Funky track:
Quail Bait
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMV2cunt6e8
(LP) Barney Plays Kessel & Friends (Concord Jazz CJ-9) 1975
Funky track:
Down In The Swamp
The Apollas
American soul trio from Los Angeles with Ella Jamerson, Augustine Jackson, Gloria Beverley, Leola Jiles and Billie Barnum.
Ella Jamerson released two solosingles and she was a member of Love Salvation and the Lovejoys.
Leola Jiles released two solosingles and she was a member of Love Salvation and the Lovejoys.
Billie Barnum was a member of the Blackberries, the California Express Voices, Hot Fudge and Soul Food.
(7”) Seven Days/Open The Door, Fool (Warner Bros. 7181) 1968
Arranged by Gene Page
Funky track:
Seven Days
Les Marquis
Austrian band from Salzburg with Peter Bönsch (guitar, vocals), Arno Klement (guitar), Hannes Stiegler (bass, guitar), Helmut Mühlberger (drums)Erich Holzmann (drums) and Reinhard Bayer (keyboard, vocal)
(7”) Nick Nack Man/Lovely Summer Day (no label) 1969
Funky track:
Nick Nack Man
Both Worlds
Band from Washington, DC, a.k.a. Best Of Both Worlds, with James Gallon (bass), Gary Langston (guitar), Dave Carrero (lead guitar), Ralph Fisher (drums), Scott Johnson (keyboards), Michael Carrick (saxophone), Tom McCormick (saxophone, flute) and William Moore (trumpet, Flugelhorn).
Tom Mcormick released a soloalbum in 2016 and he was a member of Inside Out.
William Moore was a member of the Bruce Gates Jazz Consortium Big Band.
(LP) Don’tcha Hide It (TPI TPI-1004) 1977
Funky tracks:
Don’tcha Hide It
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyY9dHSza4Q
Freedom Jazz Dance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuKEd9A6t6w
Get Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wwkMIayR5Q
Solide
Arena
Australian fusionband with session musicians Ted White (saxophone), Peter Jones (keyboards), Bob Arrowsmith (bass), Charlie Gould (guitar) and Graham Morgan (drums)
Peter Jones was a member of Mackenzie Theory and the Belinda Moody Sextet.
Charlie Gould was a member of the ABC Showband and the Thunderbirds.
Graham Morgan was a member of Chain, Charles White & his Relaxed Rhythm, Jabula, the Graeme Lyall Quintet, the John Dankworth Quartet and the Dick Healey Octet.
(LP) Arena (Crystal Clear CCSA 057) 1975
Funky tracks:
Scrichell Cat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmxRCEz_XOQ
The Long One
Esther Marrow
Soul and gospelsinger from Newport News, Virginia, USA who was a member of the Queens Of Rhythm
(LP) Newport News, Virginia (Flying Dutchman FDS-113) 1970
Funky tracks:
He Don’t Appreciate It
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAkOIoVp-eU
Money Honey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS8oJ0ExqSY
Satisfied
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f2ERMbSsIU
Walk Tall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epH6htgRVks
It’s Been A Long Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9tdjrHAL3Q
Chains Of Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjlYHcACCFU
(LP) Sister Woman (Fantasy 9414) 1972
Funky tracks:
Ghetto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6f-DhYgJFM
Things Ain’t Right
Little Feat
American funky rockband from Los Angeles, CA, with Bill Payne (keyboards, vocals), Richie Hayward (drums, vocals), Lowell George (guitar, vocals), Roy Estrada (bass, vocals), Kenny Gradney (bass), Sam Clayton (percussion, vocals) and Paul Barerere (guitar, vocals).
Bill Payne released a soloalbum in 2004 and he was a member of Leftover Salmon and Something Wild.
Richie Hayward was a member of Four On The Floor.
Lowell George released a soloalbum in 1979 and he was a member of the Factory, the Mothers Of Invention and the Standells. He died in 1979.
Roy Estrada was a member of B.E.P., Captain Beefheart & thge Magic Band, the Mothers Of Invention, the Magic Band and Roy Estrada & the Rocketeers.
Kenny Gradney was a member of Delaney & Bonnie & Friends.
Sam Clayton was a member of Formula and Delaney & Bonnie & Friends.
Paul Barrere released two soloalbums and he was a member of Chicken Legs and the Bluesbujsters.
(LP) Little Feat (Warner Bros WS 1890) 1971
Funky track:
Hamburger Midnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu4lSYe5BE8
(LP) Dixie Chicken (Warner Bros. BS 2686) 1973
Funky tracks:
Dixie Chicken
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaHEfJApEVM
Two Trains
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1pQ7UhgH3A
On Your Way Down
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwk79zJFIGQ
Fool Yourself
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teFMCFe6Tag
Fat Man In The Bathtub
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAOCw72yzII
(LP) Feats Don’t Fail Me Now (Warner Bros. BS 2784) 1974
Funky tracks:
Rock And Roll Doctor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3LNhZ7msI4
Skin It Back
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LarsNu_s2KU
Spanish Moon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6ljNi7RRmE
(LP) The Last Record Album (Warner Bros. BS 2884) 1975
Funky tracks:
Romance Dance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BzUwySJzAA
One Love Stand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TmdI3XqCro
Down Below The Borderline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tjuy97pIn0I
Mercenary Territory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBkvVH2Ehlw
(LP) Time Loves A Hero (Warner Bros. BS 3015) 1977
Funky tracks:
Hi Roller
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipht_06_v9s
Time Loves A Hero
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK_hftXn4dk
Rocket In My Pocket
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUY_9_zP64w
Keepin’ Up With The Joneses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hne6ePl_7O8
(LP) Waiting For Columbus (Warner Bros. 2BS 3140) 1978
Funky tracks:
Time Loves A Hero
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK_hftXn4dk
Day Or Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBf2a0Xdiv4
Mercenary Territory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFGtBIicF7w
Spanish Moon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCROkG4SKao
Dixie Chicken
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RvR3j535qc
Rocket In My Pocket
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbG0ktPm9O0
(LP) Down On The Farm (Warner Bros. HS 3345) 1979
Funky tracks:
Kokomo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCDTSGqwvIo
Straight From The Heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUqsAZT8pt8
Front Page News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um0elkQZvJs
Feel The Groove
Marsha Hunt
American singer, actress, model and novelist who was a member of Marsha Hunt’s 22.
(LP) Woman Child (Track 2410 101) 1971
Funky tracks:
Hot Rod Pappa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRrDHIAYsd0
Desdemona
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxCKuHPNIzk
Wild Thing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFnpK1eBZgU
(LP) Attention! Marsha Hunt! (Fontana 67438 205) 1973
Funky tracks:
Southern Man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN8784y0ep8
Dance Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLhyfQaNLd4
(7”) C’Est La Vie/Do You Believe In Voodoo (The Electric Record Company WATT 1) 1976
Funky track:
Do You Believe In Voodoo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEbIVwTZvMg
(LP) Marsha (Aves 69.052) 1977
Funky tracks:
The Other Side Of Midnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45RKUQ76_CQ
Body Language
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOVNAMFWlV4
Heartache
Liberated Brother
A one single project of keyboardist Weldon Irvine, who released several soloalbums and who was a member of Weldon & the Poets.
(7”) Muhammad Ali (vocal)/Muhammad Ali (instrumental) (RCA JH-10187) 1975
Funky tracks:
Muhammad Ali (vocal)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Rypvv4jcmI
Muhammad Ali (instrumental)
The Aristocrats
American band from Llouisville, KY, a.k.a. the Aristocrats Organisation, with Linda Blakely (vocals), Donnie Bridges (bass), Jonas Jarrett (alto saxophone), William "Mitch" Mitchell (alto saxophone), Georges Grimes (trumpet), Bobby Davis (percussion) and Maurice Tyler (drums)
Linda Blakely was a member of the Fatback Band and Wild Sugar.
(7”) Don’t Go/Me And Mrs. Jones (Rondo 1126) 1973
Funky track:
Don’t Go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM76PmT6TEk
(7”) Be My Lady/Lady Love (Rondo 1125) 1973
Funky track:
Be My Lady
Shirley
Dutch singer Shirley Zwerus who also released an album as Shirley Zwerus in 1978. She was a member of Shirley & her Rhythm Stars.
(7”) Big Boss Man/I’m An Evil Gal (Relax 45.056) 1967
Funky track:
Big Boss Man
Weldon Irvine
American pianist and organist from Hampton, Virginia. He was a member of Weldon & the Poets and released records as Liberated Brother and Master Wel. He committed suicide in 2002.
(LP) Liberated Brother (Nodlew Music NM-1001) 1972
Funky tracks:
Mr. Clean
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJxnyHgUUiQ
Homey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAO__ST32GY
Juggah Buggah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0P2SoL9yC0
Sister Sanctified
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acMpaoEWx90
(LP) Time Capsule (Nodlew Music NM-1002) 1973
with Lenny White
Funky tracks:
Soul Sisters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIu5hwed8f8
Deja Vu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wF-laC5N2Y
Bananas
Nico Gomez
Orchestra leader Joseph van het Groenewoud, born in the Netherlands, later moved to Belgium. He is the father of Raymond van het Groenewoud.
He released albums as Jo Chapman and a single as Peter Loland
(LP) Ritual (Omega International OM 444.022) 1971
Funky tracks:
Caballo Negro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvA0SsTaT40
Naci Para Bailar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOnBRU5253c
Cuba Libre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FiegRti7J4
Baila Chibiquiban
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8v4XFmEytQ
Lupita
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et5Kp4Dz4OI
Ritual
James Knight & the Butlers
Band from Miami, Florida, with James Knight (vocals), Napoleon "Cool" Williams (bass), Roscoe Rice (drums), Ernest "Snuff" Stewart (Piano, Organ), Robert "Flea" Johnson (Trombone), Foster Newberry (Trumpet) and Dwight "Hound" Jones (Saxophone)
Ernest “Snuff”Stewart released a solo single.
(LP) Black Knight (Cvat 711) 1971
Funky tracks:
Funky Cat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV03W6ebI2M
Fantasy World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N8xTqLUxLg
Save Me
Shirley & Alfred
American duo of Shirley Goodman and Alfred Smith.
Shirley Goodman released three solosingles and was a member of Shirley & Company, Shirley & Jessie and Shirley & Lee.
Alfred Smith is better known as Brenton Wood under which name he released several albums.
He was a member of Little Freddy & the Rockets, the Newports, the Valley Hayriders, Union, Funkproof and Tabasco.
(7”) Kid Games And Nursery Rhymes/Too Much, Too Soon (Whiz 605) 1968
Funky track:
Too Much, Too Soon
Rahsaan Roland Kirk
American saxophonist/flutist from Columbus, Ohio, who died in 1977. He was a member of the Roy Haynes Quartet, the Quincy Jones Big Band and Tubby Hayes & the All Stars.
(LP) Blacknuss (Atlantic SD 1601) 1972
with Bernard Purdie and Cornell Dupree
Funky track:
Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJnAXiRlANI
(LP) The Case Of the 3 Sided Dream In Audio Color (Atlantic SD 1674) 1975
with Steve Gadd and Cornell Dupree
Funky tracks:
High Heel Sneakers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eSbyHiw4Zo
Portrait Of Those Beautiful Ladies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ypmzq2eKLY
Freaks For The Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikNlpON9ikM
(LP) Kirkatron (Warner Bros. BS 2982) 1977
with Cornell Dupree
Funky track:
This Masquerade
The Sound Dimensions
Jamaican reggae band, a.k.a. Sound Dimension, from Kingston with Lloyd Brevett (bass), Festus Walker (bass), Leroy Sibbles (bass, vocals), Jackie Mittoo (keyboards), Richard Ace (keyboards), Robbie Lyn (keyboards), Denzel Laing (keyboards), Lloyd “Beardy” Richard (keyboards), Pablove Black (aka Paul Dixon) (keyboards), Karl Bryan (saxophone), Roland Richard (keyboards), Cedric Im Brooks (saxophone), Roland Alphonso (saxophone), Carl McClacking (saxophone), Ed Bennett (Isaxophone), Vin Gordon (trombone), Johnny “Dizzy” Moore (trumpet), David Madden (trumpet), Lloyd Knibbs (drums), Phil “Fil” Callender (drums), Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace (drums), Joe Isaacs (drums), Noel Alphonso (drums), Ernest Ranglin (guitar), Eric Ftarer (guitar), Val Whittaker (guitar)m, Jah Privvy (guitar), Alton Ellis (vocals) and Freddie McKay (vocals).
Lloyd Brevett released a single with Winston Samuels in 1964 and he was a member of the Caribs, Clue J. & his Blues Blasters, the Skatalites, the Soul Brothers, the Soul Vendors and Tricia & the Supersonics.
Leroy Sibbles released several soloalbums, singles as Leroy Heptone and he was a member of the Heptones, the Black Roots Players, Dance Appeal, Northern Lights, Pau & Paluka and Chalawa.
Jackie Mittoo released several soloalbums. He was a member of the Brentford All Stars, the Inn-Keepers, Jackie & the Sound Specialists, the King Edward Allstars, the Pressure Boys, Roland Alphonso & Group, the Soul Agents, the Aggrovators, the Sheiks, the Skatalites, the Soul Brothers, the Soul Vendors and thge Studio One Orchestra.
Richard Ace released a soloalbum in 1979 and he was a member of the Rhythm Aces.
Robbie Lyn released a soloalbum in 2006 and several solosingles. He was a member of the Kingston All-Stars, Peter Rowan’s Reggaebilly, the Music Works Crew, the Now Generation,, the Revolutionaries, the Ring Craft Posse, the Taxi Gang and Word Sound & Power.
Denzel Laing released an album with the Wrigglers and several solosingles. He was a member of the Wrigglers.
Pablove Black released two soloalbums.
Cedric Im Brooks released several soloalbums and he was a member of Im & the Agg, Im & David, Mystic Revelation Of Rastafari, Teddy Greaves & his Groovy Group, the Light Of Saba and the Skatalites.
Roland Alphonso released several soloalbums and he was a member of the Cecil Lloyd Group, Clue J. & his Blues Blasters, Duke Reid’s Group, the Drumbago All Stars, Hersang & his City Slickers, the Skatalites, the Soul Brothers, the Soul Vendors, Tommy McCook & the Supersonics and Tricia & the Supersonics.
Karl Bryan released a soloalbum in 2006 and he was a member of Carlos Malcolm & the Afro Caribs, the Clive All Stars, the God Sons, the Harry J. All Stars, the Joe Gibbs Allstars, Lynn Taitt & the Comets, the Matador All Stars, Prince Buster’s All Stars, the Techniques All Stars, the Afrokats, the Bunny Lee Allstars, the Cannonball Bryan Trio, the Crystalites, the Diamonds, the Dynamites, the Jay Boys, the Rhythm Rulers, the Skatalites and the Soul Brothers.
Ed Bennett released several soloalbums as Deadley Headley Bennett and he was a member of the Black Roots Players, the Ja-Man Allstars, Lynn Taitt & the Jets, Sly & the Revolutionaries,, the Aggrovators, the Arabs, the Mighty Vikings, the Roots Radics, the Soul Syndicate and the Studio One Orchestra.
Vin Gordon released several soloalbums and he was a member of Boris Gardiner & the Love People, the G.G. All Stars, God’s Children Band, the Harry J. All Stars, the Jamaica All Stars, Joe Gibbs & the Professionals, Lloyd’s All-Stars, the Mudies All Stars, the Original Wailers’ Horn Section, the Phil Pratt All Stars, Randy’s All Stars, Skin Flesh & Bones, the Aggrovators, the Black Disciples, the Bunny Lee Allstars, the Caltone Studio Orchestra, the Icebreakers and the Musical Intimidators.
Johnny “Dizzy” Moore released one soloalbum and he was a member of the Skatalites, the Soul Brothers, the Soul Vendors and Tommy McCook & the Supersonics.
David Madden released one soloalbum in 1983 and he was a member of the Black Roots Players, Generation Gap, Im & Dave, Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers, the Original Wailers’ Horn Section, Rass Brass, the Ring Craft Posse, the Roots Radics, Zap Pow and the Zap Pow Horns.
Phil “Fill” Callender released two solosingles and he was a member of the In-Crowd.
Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace released a soloalbum in 2000 and he was a member of the Black Roots Players, Horse & Obeah, Joe Gibbs & the Professionals, Prince Far I & the Arabs, Rockamovya, the Arabs, the Black Disciples, the Fabulous Falcons, the Gladiators Band, te Mighty Falcons, the Professionals, the Sane Inmates and the Skatalites.
Joe Isaacs released one solosingle and he was a member of Beverley’s All Stars, Lynn Taitt & the Jets, Risco Connection, the Soul Brothers and Frank Mnotley & the Hitchikers.
Ernest Ranglin released several soloalbums and he was a member of Bell’s Group, the Cecil Lloyd Quintet, Clue J. & the Blues Blasters, the Drumbago All Stars, the Duke Reid Group, Duke Reid’s All Stars, Ernest & Tommy, Freddie Munnings & his Silver Slipper Orchestra, Hersang & his City Slickers, the King Edward Allstars, Prince Buster’s All Stars, Teddy Greaves & his Groovy Group, the Boogie Cats, the Caribbeans, the Jamaican Jazz Crusaders, the Monty Alexander 7, the Monty Alexander Quartet, Tommy McCook & the Supersonics, Trenton Spence & his Group and the Workshop Musicians.
Eric Frater released a split single with the Heptones in 1974 and he was a member of the Virtues and Hugh Hendricks & the Buccaneers.
Alton Ellis released several soloalbums and he was a member of Alton Ellis & the Flames.
Freddie McKay released several soloalbums
Split (7”) Mr. Fixit/Strugglers (Supreme SU 00022) 1968
a split single with the Heptones
Funky track:
Strugglers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfX0uJznA2k
Split (7”) Sing A Simple Song/Hopw Nice It Is (no label, no number) 1969
a split single with Marlene Webber.
Funky track:
Sing A Simple Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-AHOVS80qo
Split (7”) Do The Reggae/Funky (Coxsone no number) 1970
a split single with the Freedom Singers.
Funky track:
Funky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0H5zto8ij0
Split (7”) Is It Because I’m Black (Color Of My Skin)/Lee Arab (Now) (Supreme no number) 1970
a split single with Lloyd Williams
Funky track:
Lee Arab (Now)
Afro Soul System
Obscure band from Burkina Faso, a.k.a. L’Orchestre Afro Soul System, with Saba Souleymane (bass), Maman Alido (congas), Sawadogo Rasmane (drums), N’Diave Cheikna (guitar), Traore Nicaise (organ) and Bamogo Wenx Sinvelinbe (vocals)
(7”) Wale Beguin Coki/Tink Tank (SID 28) year unklnown
Funky track:
Tink Tank
The Dynamic Superiors
Soul vocalgroup from Washington, DC, with George Spann, Tony Washington, Maurice Washington, George Wesley Peterback, Jr. and Michael McCalpin.
George Spann was a member of the Flamingos.
(LP) Pure Pleasure (Motown M6-841S1) 1975
Funky tracks:
Deception
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy9lr83oyoI
Hit And Run Lovers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zG2OYTbnOA
(LP) Give & Take (Motown 2C 066-99,175) 1977
Funky tracks:
Nowhere To Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N_VqLNtSeo
Once Is Just Not Enough
Humble Pie
British rockband with Steve Marriott (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Jerry Shirley (drums), Greg Ridley (bass), Peter Frampton (vocals, guitar) and Clem Clempson (guitar)
Steve Marriott released several soloalbums and he was a member of the Small Faces, Grunt Futtock, Syd Banger’s Wally Smashing Big Roll Band and the Moments.
Jerry Shirley was a member of Apostolic Intervention, Fastway, Magnet, Natural Gas and the Steve Marriott Packet Of Three.
Greg Ridley was a member of Art, Spooky Tooth, Steve Marriott’s All Stars and the V.I.P.’s.
Peter Frampton released several soloalbums and he was a member of the Herd, Grunt Futtlock, the Man Doki Soulmates and the Preachers.
Clem Clempson released several soloalbums and he was a member of Bakerloo, Champion, Colosseum, Jack Bruce & Friends, JCM, Rough Diamiond, Shadowshow, Sniff ‘n The Tears and the New Jazz Orchestra.
(LP) Eat It (A & M AMLS 6004) 1973
Funky tracks:
Drugstore Cowboy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcYyXKsWNoo
Black Coffee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU_kd9uJQEI
(LP) Street Rats (A & M AMLS 68282) 1975
Funky track:
Funky To The Bone
Teri De Sario
Soul-pop singer from Miami, Florida
(LP) Pleasure Train (Casablanca NBLP 7115) 1978
with David Hood, Roger Hawkins and Jimmy Johnson
Funky track:
Baby I Don’t Want Your Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkUp9wcH7CA
(LP) Moonlight Madness (Casablanca NBLP 7178DJ) 1979
Funky track:
With Your Love
Arizona
American band with Pat Murphy (bass, vocals), Pete Kuch (drums, percussion), Bob Huff (guitar, vocals), Doug Holzwarth (keyboards),Mary Dobbins (vocals), Ken Ashby (guitar, vocals) and Willie Knowles (guitar, vocals)
Bob Huff released a soloalbum in 2007.
Mary Dobbins released a solosingle in 1981.
(LP) Arizona (RCA Victor LPL1-5123) 1976
Funky track:
Dance If You Wanna Dance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9VfncTrzwk
(LP) Low Down (RCA Victor PL 25103) 1977
Funky tracks:
Low Down Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ViyK8B2Tqo
Got No Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO8BGJnXMHg
Music Ship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohv2ps-9x-U
Aberration
The Pat Williams Orchestra
Orchestra of the American trumpeter, composer and orchestrator Pat Williams, a.k.a. Patrick Williams.
(7”) Theme From The Streets Of San Francisco/California Love Story (Capitol P-4036) 1975
Funky track:
Theme From The Streets Of San Francisco
Patrick Williams
American trumpeter, composer and orchestrator, a.k.a. Pat Williams.
(CD) Breaking Away (Kritzerland KR 20029-4) 2015
soundtrack of the 1979 movie
Funky track:
Loosen It Up
The Greek Fountain River Front Band
Rhythm & bluesband from Baton Rouge, LA, a.k.a. the Greek Fountain with Don Chesson (vocals), Luther Kent (vocals), Danny Cohen (a.k.a. Casey Kelly (guitar, drums), Tommie Miceli (guitar), Duke Bartwell (bass, vocals) and Cyril Vetter (drums)
Luther Kent released several soloalbums and he was a member of Blood Sweat & Tears, Gritz, Trick Bag and the Cold Grits.
Danny Cohen released two albums as Casey Kelly and he was a member of Kelly & Ellis
Duke Bardwell was a member of the Elvis Presley Band, Gritz, the Basement Wall and the TCB Band.
(LP) Takes Requests (Montel Michelle LP 110) 1967
Funky track:
Mustang Sally
Shirley & Company
American disco duo with various members, Shirley Goodman, Jason Alvarez, Walter Morris, Bernadette Randle, Seldon Powell, Jonathan Williams, Kenny Jeremiah and Clarence Oliver.
Shirley Goodman released several solosingles and she was a member of Shirley & Jessie, Shirley & Alfred and Shirley & Lee.
Jason Alvarez released a soloalbum, as Jesus Alvarez, in 1977 and three gospelalbums as Jason Alvarez and he was a member of Brother To Brother.
Walter Morris was a member of the Rimshots.
Bnernadette Randle was a member of Brother To Brother.
Seldon Powell released several soloalbums and he was a member of Aaron Bell & his Orchestra, the All Star Big Band, Art Farmer & his Orchestra, Benny Goodman & his Orchestra, Brand New Funk, the Buddy Rich Septet, the Clark Terry Septet, the Don Redman All Stars, Friedrich Gulda & his Sextet, Jay McShann & his Orchestra, Louis Armstrong & his All-Stars, Lucky Millinder & his Orchestra, the New Pulse Jazz Band, Oliver Nelson & his Orchestra, Quincy Jones & his Orchestra, the Ray Brown All-Star Big Band, Sy Oliver & his Orchestra, Thad Jones & Mel Lewis, the Basie Alumni, the Bobby Donaldson Group, the International Jazz Group, the Leiber-Stoller Big Band, Tony Scott & his Orchestra, the Willie Rodriguez Jazz Quartet, Woody Herman & his Orchestra and Woody herman & the Fourth Herd.
Jonathan Williams was a member of Brother To Brother.
Kenny Jeremiah was a member of Brother To Brother and the Rimshots.
(LP) Shame Shame Shame (Vibration VI 218) 1975
Funky track:
Keep On Rolling On
Shirley Bassey
Singer from Tiger Bay, Cariff, Wales.
(LP) Something (United Artists UAS 29100) 1970
Funky tracks:
Spinning Wheel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHLQMGA9R0E
Light My Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4dAlxkTUZc
(LP) You Take My Heart Away (United Artists UAS 30037) 1977
Funky tracks:
You Take My Heart Away
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1JjIs5ds5c
Stargazer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRl6cJPpzY0
(LP) The Magic Is You (United Artists UATV-30230) 1979
Funky track:
You Never Done It Like That
Shirley Brown
Soulsinger from West Memphis, Arkansas, discovered by Albert King.
(7”) I Ain’t Gonna Tell/Love Is Built On A Strong Foundation (Abet A-9444) 1972
Funky track:
I Ain’t Gonna Tell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrPXl-5ya2s
(LP) Woman To Woman (Truth TRS 4206) 1974
with Donald “Duck” Dunn
Funky tracks:
So Glad To Have You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3d2l9mh15c
Between You And Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdnT-YlQrGs
(7”) I Can’t Move No Mountains/Honey Babe (Arista AS 0334) 1978
Funky track:
I Can’t Move No Mountains
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x6DxwlFrmk
(LP) For The Real Feeling (Stax STX-4126) 1979
Funky tracks:
When, Where, And What Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnGVsIQyNIY
Dirty Feeling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezgtEj6i5ac
Hang On Louie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwhD0c9130U
Move Me – Move Me
Francis Kingsley & Emitaïs
Band from the Ivory Coast with Francis Kingsley (vocals, guitar), Charles Atangana (bass, vocals), George Deulemkam (drums), Mohamed C. Cherif (organ), Jean-Claude Kongnon (percussion) and Mike Domkor (trumpet)
Francis Kingsley released a soloalbum in 1978.
Charles Atangana relkeased a single as Charles Atangana & Emitaïs in 1973.
George Deulemkam released three soloalbums as Georges Happi.
Mohamed C. Cherif released a soloalbum in 2007 and an album as Cheikh M. Smith in 1992.
(7”) Live In Peace Pt. 1/ Live In Peace Pt. 2 (SID SID 08) 1973
Funky track:
Live In Peace Pt. 2
Francis Kingsley “Koffi”
Singer-guitarist from the Ivory Coast who was a member of Francis Kngsley & Emitaïs.
(7”) Assalam Aleikoum Africa Part 1/ Assalam Aleikoum Africa Part 2 (SID SID 44) 1977
Funky tracks:
Assalam Aleikoum Africa Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbDvfk4XuvU
Assalam Aleikoum Africa Part 2
Yvonne Daniels
Obscure soul singer from New York.
(7”) Super Soul Music/I Got To Get Close To You (Red Lite RL 117) 1970
Funky track:
Super Soul Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2xvCAzaZEw
(7”) Spread The Word/Turn Me On (De-Lite DE 541) 1971
Funky tracks:
Spread The Word
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0EYwBY-dko
Turn Me On
The Swampseeds
Garagerock band from New York with Denni Ferrante (vocals, percussion), Jack Santoro (lead guitar, vocals), Tom Brannick (drums), Richard LePage (organ), Ed Leonetti (bass) and Jack Douglass (bass)
Dennis Ferrante was a member of Chips & Company.
Tom Brannick was a member of Privilege and Chips & Company.
Ed Leonetti was a member of Privilege and the Soul Survivors.
(7”) Plastic Man/Can I Help You (Epic 5-10445) 1969
Funky track:
Can I Help You
Ray Russell
British guitarist from Islington, North London, who was a member of Chopyn, Harry Beckett’s Joy Unlimited, Magician, Megatone, Mouse, Protocol, RMS, Rock Workshop, the Running Man, Troll and X-Cess.
(LP) Ready Or Not (DJM DJF 20506) 1977
Funky tracks:
Ready Or Not
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlMO9khx5rs
Slave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58GpTZzBuKE
Living For The City
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JNt_SWOX-E
The Clapping Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p42Rvf5QbLI
Teaser For Lisa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoQ2-YGweIQ
Sweet Surrender
Ralfi Pagan
Latin-soul singer from the Bronx, New York, who was murdered while on tour with Joe Bataan. He also released a single as Ray Paige in 1966
(LP) Ralfi Pagan (Fania LP-377) 1969
Funky track:
Ain’t No Big Thing
George Harrison
Guitarist-singer, best known as a member of the Beatles. He was also a member of Johnny & the Moondogs, the Beat Brothers, the Quarrymen and the Traveling Willburys.
(LP) Thirty Three & 1/3 (Dark Horse K 56319) 1976
Funky track:
Woman Don’t You Cry For Me
The Prophet & his Disciples
Obscure American band with Clarence Coulter who released several solosingles, a single as Splib & the Inculcation band and as Splibe VIII The Loveable Ape& his Tribe.
(7”) You Fool, You Fool Part 1/You Fool, You Fool (Pressco P101) 1972
Funky tracks:
You Fool, You Fool Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg3vs-KyuWM
You Fool, You Fool Part 2
Enchantment
Vocal group from Detroit, MI, with Emanuel "EJ" Johnson, Bobby Green, Mickey Clanton, Joe Thomas and Dave Banks.
Emanuel Johnson released two soloalbums.
(LP) Enchantment (United Artists UA-LA682-G) 1976
Funky tracks:
Dance To The Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpJEXab32Zg
Sexy Lady
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJcGUujkNOI
Come On And Ride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keAFS7vYLzQ
(LP) Once Upon A Dream (Roadshow RS-LA811-G) 1977
Funky tracks:
If You’re Ready (Here It Comes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITHjXOJCtq8
Up Higher
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUoJihwER3I
(LP) Journey To The Land Of...Enchantment (Roadshow BXL1-3269) 1979
Funky tracks:
Future Gonna Get You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gwk0Uek7vE
Magnetic Feel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvV2nT7XQlw
I Wanna Boogie
The Drummonetts
An obscure American group.
(7”) Funky Soul/Drop Me A Line (Bradley 45-1410) year unknown
Funky track:
Funky Soul
Rena Faye & the Teddy Bear Co.
Group of singer Rena Faye from Salisbury, Maryland. She also released a solosingle in 1977.
(7”)Thank You Baby/Do It (instrumental) (Melron 5015) 1968
Funky tracks:
Thank You Baby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7F6fAC8NMM&t=2s
Do It (instrumental)
Miss Soul
Singer Evelyn Lowe.
(7”) Payback/What If It Happens To You (Lewis 52084) year unknown
Funky track:
Payback
Niebiesko-Czarni
Polish band with Jerzy Kossela (guitar), Marek Szcepkowski (vocals), Bernard Dornowski (vocals), Pawel Juszcenko-Reson (guitar), Henryk Zomerski (bass), Andrzej Jasinski (guitar), Miroslaw Bobrowski (vocals), Daniel Danielowski (piano), Jerzy Kowalski (drums), Krzysztof Klenczon (guitar), Wlodzmierz Wander (saxophone),Czeslaw Niemen (vocals), Zbigniew Podgainy (piano, organ), Zbigniew Bernolak (bass), Michaj Burano (vocals), Piotr Janczerski (vocals), Helena Majdaniek (vocals), Andrzej Nebeski (drums), Janusz Poplawski (guitar), Ada Rusowicz (vocals),Wojciech Korda (guitar, vocals), Tadeuz Gluchowski (drums), Krzysztof Wisniarowski (bass), Krzysztof Potock (bass), Mirolsaw Polarek (saxophone), Wieslaw Zakowicz (saxophone), Benedykt Radecki (drums), Andrzej Pawlik (bass), Joachim Rzychon (bass), Marek Slazyk (drums) and Jerzy Dabrowski (drums)
Jerzy Kossela was a member of Czerwone Gitary.
Bernard Dornowski was a member of Czerwone Gitary.
Henryk Zomerski was a member of Czerwone Gitary and Czerwono Czarni.
Jerzy Kowalski was a member of Pieciolinie.
Krzysztof Klenczon released several soloalbums and he was a member of Czerwone Gitary and Trzy Korony.
Czeslaw Niemen released several soloalbums and he was a member of the Czeslaw Niemen Band and Niemen & Akwarele.
Zbigniew Podgainy was a member of Czerwono-Czarni
Michaj Burano was a member of Burano & his Gypsy Caravan and John Mike Arlow.
Piotr Janczerski was a member of No To Co.
Helena Majdaniek released several solosingles and she was a member of Czerwono-Czarni.
Andrzej Nebeski was a member of Grupa ABC and Polanie.
Janusz Poplawsk released two soloalbums and he was a member of the Flash Band and Bumerang.
Ada Rusowicz was a member of Ada & Korda.
Wojciech Korda released two soloalbums and he was a member of Ada & Korda.
Mirolsaw Polarek was a member of Tarpany.
Wieslaw Zakowicz was a member of Szwagry.
Benedykt Radecki was a member of Dzamble, Extra Ball, Leske Rom, Okolicznosciowo Rozrywkowy Syndikat Waly Jagiellonskie and Skaldowie.
Andrzej Pawlik was a member of 2 Plus 1, Dzamble, Extra Ball, Grupa ABC, Respekt, Wawele, Wolna Grupa Bukowina and Zespol Instrumentalny Pod Kierownictwem Ryszarda Kruzy.
Jerzy Dabrowski was a member of Dzamble, Pod Buda, Szwagry and Wolna Grupa Bukowina.
(LP) Alarm! (Pronit XL 0410) 1967
Funky track:
Appendix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdDjzDD5ANY
(LP) Twarze (Pronit XL 0560) 1969
Funky tracks:
Po To Przyszedłeś Na Świat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnBvVL8jzqs
Gdzie Niesiesz Swe Dwadzieścia Lat
Czeslaw Niemen & Akwarele
Polish band with Czeslaw Niemen (vocals, organ), Tadeusz Gogosz (bass), Tomasz Butowtt (drums), Marian Ziminski (piano, organ), Tomasz Jaskiewicz (guitar), Zbigniew Sztyc (saxophone) and Ryszard Podgorski (trumpet)
Czeslaw Niemen released several soloalbums and he was a member of the Czeslaw Niemen Band and Niebiesko-Czarni.
Tadeusz Gogosz was a member of Bemibem, Dzamble, Grupa ABC, Grupa Organowa Krzysztofa Sadowskiego, the Novi Singers, Skaldowie, Szwagry and Test.
Tomasz Butowtt was a member of Chocholy and Grupa Organowa Krzysztofa Sadowskiego.
Marian Ziminski was a member of Chocoly and Grupa ABC.
Tomasz Jaskiewicz was a member of Bemibem and Klan.
Zbigniew Sztyc was a member of Respekt and Szwagry.
Ryszard Podgorski was a member of Flamingo.
(LP) Sukces (Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0390) 1968
Funky tracks:
Wlóczega
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgS6EGPprHA
Najdlusza Noc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sF7DZook10
Niepotrzebni
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x28FQ5-ODjw
(LP) Czie Mnie Jeszcze Pamietasz? Polskie Nagrania Muza XL 0516) 1969
Funky track:
Baw Sie W Ciuciubabke
The Rising Sun
Band from Miami, Florida, with Arnold Albury and Simian Taylor. They were the backing band for Sam Early and Perk Badger.
Arnold Albury was a member of Arnold Albury & the Casuals and Funky Nassau.
Simian Taylor was a member of Funky Nassau.
(7”) Gettin’ Is Kinda Cool Now/Feel It (Kingston 41,001) 1971
Funky track:
Feel It
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD7_H4j3DTM
(7”) Do What You’re Doin’/ One Night Affair (Suncut S-001) 1971
Funky track:
One Night Affair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjZhfwrirWE
(7”) Let Me Into Your Heart/You’re Never Too Old To Learn (Kingston 41006) 1972
Funky track:
You’re Never Too Old To Learn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vG4R0PELLQ
(7”) Funky Yolk/ It Don’t Concern Us (Kingston 41002) 1972
Funky track:
Funky Yolk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFlbUWBv7dY
(7”) Good Loving Part 1/Good Loving Part 2 (Kingston 41,004) 1972
Funky tracks:
Good Loving Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z0gfXw7WLU
Good Loving Part 2
T-Fire
Band from Lagos, Nigeria, with Themba Matebese (guitar), Igo Chiko (saxophone), Tunde Williams (saxophone), Lekan Animashaun (saxophone), Mike Collins (drums) and Keni Okulolo (bass).
Themba Matebese was a member of Themba & T-Fire
Igo Chiko was a member of Africa 70, Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson & his Rivers Band, Joy Nwosu & her Group and Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe & his Nigeria Sound Makers International.
Tunde Williams released a soloalbum in 1977 and he was a member of Africa 70 and Fela Ransome Kuti & his Koola Lobitos.
Lekan Animashaun released a soloalbum in 1995 and he was a member of Africa 70, Egypt 80, Ginger Baker & African Friends and Seun Kuti & Egypt 80.
Keni Okulolo released soloalbums as Baba Ken Okulolo and he was a member of Kotoja, Mixed Grill, Monomono, Shina Williams & his African Percussionists, the Heavy Guys and B.K. Formula 1.
(LP) New Testament (Blackspot B-SPOT 005) 1979
Funky tracks:
Will Of The People
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti1zYLY6mwA
Black Power Dance (Part 2)
The Tempest Trio
An American disco studio band led by producers Dennis Coffey and Mike Theodore.
Dennis Coffey released several soloalbums. He was a member of Gallery, Lalo Schifrin & Orchestra, the Funk Brothers and the Theo-Coff Invasion
Mike Theordore released a soloalbum in 1977 and he was a member of CJ & Co, Gallery, the Mike Theodore Orchestra and the Theo-Coff Invasion.
(LP) Tempest Trio (Marlin MARLIN 2232) 1979
Funky tracks:
Love Machine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywTmZz_3Lfg
Do You Like The Way That It Feels
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9XdtptC8Ts
Starlight
John Patton
Organist and pianist from Kansas City, Missouri, who was a member of Lloyd Price’s band. He died in 2002.
(LP) Understanding (Blue Note BST 84306) 1968
with Harold Alexander (saxophone)
Funky tracks:
Soul Man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBdl4cyyA2E
Understanding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q64Ok2Gm73Q
(LP) That Certain Feeling (Blue Note BST 84281) 1968
Funky track:
String Bean
Cicci Santucci e il suo Complesso
Band of the Italian trumpeter Cicci Santucci with Angelo Baroncini (guitar), Antonio Lagarde (bass), Enrique de Boni (piano), Hector Bisignani (saxophone), Santiago Ameijenda (drums) and Sergio Coppotelli (guitar)
Cicci Santucci was a member of Complesso Santcci-Scoppa, the Enzo Scoppa Ensemble, Living Music, Mario Fioretti e la sua Orchestra, the Modern Jazz Gang, Piero Umiliani e la sua Orchestra, Quintetto Santucci-Scoppa, the RAI Big Band, Romano Mussolini & his Friends, the Romano Mussolini Quintet and the Sanmtucci Scoppa Quartet.
Angelo Baroncini released a soloalbum in 1980 and he was a member of Quintetto Di Angelo Baroncini.
Hector Bisignani released several albums as Hector Costita and he was a member of Bossa Rio, Don Junior seu Conjunto e seu Sax Maravilhoso, the Hector Costita Sextet, the Nelson Ayres Big Band, os Cincos Pados and Pau Brasil.
Santiago Ameijenda was a member of Maranata and Totem.
Sergio Coppotelli released a soloalbum in 1986 and he was a member of the Amedeo Tommasi Sextet, Complesso “Iron Stars”, Riccardo Rauchi e il suo Complesso and the Soundwork-Shoppers.
(LP) Alpertiana Soul (Omicron Edizioni Discografiche LPS 0018) 1970
Funky tracks:
Gin Tonic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi3vIg7YQec
Controra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi3vIg7YQec
Ciao Whisky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni2ZRvwONWY
Katanga Blues
Sarah Simpson
Soul and funk singer from Georgia.
(7”) Never A Dull Moment/All Of A Sudden (Soul-Po-Tion SP-107) 1971
Funky track:
Never A Dull Moment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP6HHMw6Dr4
(7”) I Kicked The Habit (Of Loving You)/Hold On! I’m A Comin’ (Soul-Po-Tion SP-105) 1971
Funky tracks:
I Kicked The Habit (Of Loving You)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJlCvORLmn0
Hold On! I’m A Comin’
Diane Johnson
Obscure American soul singer, produced by Monk Higgins and Dee Irvin.
(7”) If You Want To Do It To Me, Tell Me/The Queen Bee (Dunhill 45-73003) 1969
Funky tracks:
If You Want To Do It To Me, Tell Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vOuokvQ1kY
The Queen Bee
Luis Bacalov
Composer and pianist from Buenos Aires, Argentina,m who died in 2017. Also known as Luis Enriquez and Luis Enriquez Bacalov. He was a member of the Giovanni Tommaso Quintet
(LP) The Summertime Killer (OST) (Seven Seas FML 6) 1973
Funky track:
The Summertime Killer
Big Daddy Green
Soulsinger Charles Green from Texas who also released a single as Charles Greene and he was a member of Cookie & the Cupcakes and Rockin’ Sidney’s band.
(7”) Lady In Red (Has Taken Over)/Mama Ekue Kie Doo (ANLA AN103) 1967
Funky track:
Mama Ekue Kie Doo
Bob Green
American singer-songwriter from Michigan.
(7”) Sweet Sweet Memories/Running And Hiding (Super! BC 7073) 1975
Funky track:
Running And Hiding
Byrdie Green
Soul-jazz singer who worked with Johnny “Hammond” Smith
(LP) Sister Byrdie! (Prestige PRST 7574) 1968
with Johnny “Hammond” Smith
Funky tracks:
Since You’ve Been Gone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-l5nyOhAS8
Return Of The Prodigal Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNMEQMaPDEA
I Can’t Live Without You
Themba & T-Fire
Band from Lagos, Nigeria, with Themba Matebese (guitar), Igo Chiko (saxophone), Tunde Williams (saxophone), Lekan Animashaun (saxophone), Mike Collins (drums) and Keni Okulolo (bass).
Themba Matebese was a member of T-Fire
Igo Chiko was a member of T-Fire, Africa 70, Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson & his Rivers Band, Joy Nwosu & her Group and Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe & his Nigeria Sound Makers International.
Tunde Williams released a soloalbum in 1977 and he was a member of T-Fire, Africa 70 and Fela Ransome Kuti & his Koola Lobitos.
Lekan Animashaun released a soloalbum in 1995 and he was a member of T-Fire, Africa 70, Egypt 80, Ginger Baker & African Friends and Seun Kuti & Egypt 80.
Keni Okulolo released soloalbums as Baba Ken Okulolo and he was a member of T-Fire, Kotoja, Mixed Grill, Monomono, Shina Williams & his African Percussionists, the Heavy Guys and B.K. Formula 1.
(LP) No Stop Dis Musik (Coconut COLP 202) 1976
Funky track:
No Stop Dis Musik
Tadaaki Misago & his Tokyo Cuban Boys
Latin big band from Japan with leader Tadaaki Misago and percussionist Yoshinori Nohmi, who was a member of the Arakawa Band, Buster, TakéDaké and Mu’ryö.
(LP) This Is Cuban Rock Sounds (Denon NCB-8015) 1974
Funky tracks:
Historia De Un Amor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfxe_rGb8EQ
Angelitos Negros
Orchestre Le T.P. Poly-Rythme De Cotonou-Bahomey
Band from Cotonou, Benin, with Mélomé Clément (vocals, guitar), Bernard Papillon (guitar, piano), Adjanohoun Maximus (guitar), Eskill Lohento (vocals), Amenoudi Joseph Vicky (vocals), Agbemadon Paul Gabo (vocals), Kounkou Diak Theo (vocals), Yehouessi Leopold (drums), Sagbohan Danialou (drums, vocals), Vincent Ahéhéhinnou (vocals), Somassou Nestor (congas), Bentho Gustave (bass), Loko A. Pierre (saxophone, vocals), Koutouan Ossey Theodore (trumpet), Cakpo Cosme (trumpet), Tidiani Koné (saxophone, trumpet), Allade Lucien, Anago Cosme (vocals), Agbahoungba Philibert (guitar), D’Almelda Mathurin (drums), Agonglo Bayo (drums), Loko Moise (piano), Hounnonnkoe Leon (piano), Guedou Thierry (brass), Ahouandjinou Martial (brass), Gnonlonfoun Samuel (brass), Alladé Vignéré (percussion), Atohoun Sylvain (vocals) and Francois Hoessou.
Mélomé Clément released one soloalbum and he was a member of the Sunny Blacks Band.
Bernard Papillon released one soloalbum as Papillon Du Poly Rythmo En Action.
Eskill Lohento released several solosingles, one as Dzitri Kotsiko, and he was a member of Eskill & Vicky and the Sunny Blacks Band.
Amenoudi Joseph Vicky released one solosingle and two albums as Vicky. He was a member of Eskill & Vicky.
Vincent Ahéhéhinnou released several soloalbums
Bentho Gustave released a soloalbum as Bentho Gustave Titiou.
Lolko A. Pierre released two solosingles.
Tidiani Koné released two soloalbums, an album with Toussaint Siané and he was a member of the Rail Band.
(LP) Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou Dahomey (His Master’s Voice HNLX 5060) 1972
Funky tracks:
Gbeti Ma Djro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dTeBpxP9B8
Kou Tche Kpo So O
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jjPeNQDfgY
Medida
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5dZvk8MP0o
Minsato Le, Mi Dayi Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA94ff_88A0
Avoun Doupou Me Douaga
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCpKXHhx2OQ
(LP) Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De L’Antque Cotounou Dahomey (Albarika Store ALS 016) 1974
Funky track:
General Gowon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YT0Ul2Ftd8
(LP) Poly-Rythmo ‘76 Vol. 1 (Albarika Store ALS 026) 1976
Funky track:
Gbeto Vivi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqWA43O0PoA
(LP) Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotounou R.P.B. (Albarika Store ALS 030) 1976
Funky tracks:
Houzou Houzo Na Yi Noukon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAmB7jWdKKs
Ma Won Ye O
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcyF4sNCghU
(LP) Vol. 4 – Yehouessi Leopold Batteur (Albarika Store ALS 048) 1978
Funky track:
Aiha Ni Kpe We
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt5TRlpVnh8
(LP) Special 30 Novembre (Albarika Store ALS 044) 1978
Funky track:
Mede Ma Gnin Messe
Merl Saunders
Keyboardist from San Mateo, California, who died in 2008. He released albums with Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead) and he was a member of the Dinosaurs, Legion Of Mary, Merl Saunders & Aunt Monk and Reconstruction.
(LP) Fire Up (Fantasy 9421) 1973
Funky tracks:
Chock-Lite Puddin’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1MjGcplvJk
Benedict Rides
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hbwRoInzwc
(LP) Merl Saunders (Fantasy F-9460) 1974
Funky tracks:
Aunt Monk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3PbsqEDKdI
Righteousness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U5rYyfwSf4
(LP) Do I Move You (Crystal Clear CCS-5006) 1979
Funky tracks:
Melons In Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faAJ7dDLz-8
Tellin’ My Friends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akPpMA-aHmA
Shining Star
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dRY69NNgn0
Long Train Runnin’
Merl Saunders & Aunt Monk
See Merl Saunders with the band Aunt Monk, with Tony Saunders (bass), Sheila Escovedo (percussion), Larry Vann (drums), Paul Humphrey (drums), Arthur Adams (guitar), Jackie King (guitar), Billy Fender (guitar), Chris Hayes (guitar) and Martin Fierro (saxophone, flute)
Tony Saunders released three soloalbums and he was a member of the Bosstalkers.
Sheila Escovedo released several soloalbums as Sheila E and she was a member of Pete & Sheila Escovedo, Prince’s band, Azteca, the Krush Groove All Stars, Ringo Starr & his All-Starr Band, Orquestra Was, the Blackout Allstars, the E Family, the Flesh, the George Duke Band, the Lovesexy Band and the New Power Generation
Larry Vann was a member of Marvin Holmes & Justice, the Whispers and Don’t Fight The Feeling
Paul Humphrey released several soloalbums and he was a member of Afrique, Freedom Sounds, the Gerald Wilson Orchestra, the Hubert Laws Group, Lalo Schifrin & Orchestra, the Leonard Feather All Stars, the Les McCann Ltd., the Red Holloway Quartet, the Red Holloway Quintet, the Ron Escheté Trio, the Spike Robinson/”Sweets” Edison Quintet, the Ernie Watts Encounter, the Gene Harris Quartet, the Gerald Wiggins Trio, the Henry Johnson Quartet, the Night Blooming Jazzmen and the Red Holloway/Clark Terry Sextet,
Arthur Adams released several soloalbums and he was a member of the “Originals” Of Sight & Sound, Arthur & Mary, the Crusaders, the Inculcation Band and the Mighty Men.
Jackie King released several soloalbums and he was a member of Shades Of Joy.
Chris Hayes was a member of Huey Lewis & the News.
Martin Fierro was a member of Legion Of Mary, Mother Earth, Shades Of Joy and Zero.
(LP) You Can Leave Your Hat On (Fantasy F-9503) 1976
Funky tracks:
You Can Leave Your Hat On
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYbvaCLo5HE
Teasin’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRoQNmxNfSQ
Boogie On Reggae Woman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2Pyb6RZ96U
M.S.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq1MyZUszHk
I Feel Like Dynamite
Platypus
Funkband from Dayton, Ohio, with Larry Hines (vocals, guitar), Lloyd Jones (bass, keyboards), Kerry Ruthledge (vocals), Curtis Sanford (drums), Arthur "Hakim" Stokes (vocals, percussion), Dana Meyers, Floyd Weatherspoon and Jerome Johnson (guitar)
Kerry Ruthledge was a member of Jakky Boy & the Bad Bunch.
Curtis Sanford was a member of Jakky Boy & the Bad Bunch and the Eric Jerardi Band.
Arthur Stokes was a member of Hakim & Lady DiAnna.
Jerome Johnson was a member of Jakky Boy & the Bad Bunch
(LP) Platypus (Casablanca NBLP 7171) 1979
Funky tracks:
Dancing In The Moonlight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSeOj46Je3E
Street Babies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWpNvXYQMns
Love The Way You Funk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJP7HfMg0Z0
Dance If You Can
Tidiane Koné Et Le T. P. Orchestre Poly Rythmo De Cotonou – Benin
Trumpetist Tidiane Koné from Benin who was a member of the Rail Band
(LP) Fangate Djangele Et Djanfa Magni (Albarika Store ALS 039) 1977
Funky track:
Djanfa Magni (La Trahison N’est Pas Bonne)
T.Rex
Glamrock band from London, UK, with Marc Bolan (vocals, guitar), Steve Peregrine Took (vocals, percussion), Ben Cartland (guitar), Mickey Finn (percussion, vocals), Steve Currie (bass), Bill Legend (drums), Paul Fenton (drums), Gloria Jones (vocals, keybards), Jack Green (guitar), David Lutton (drums), Dino Dines (keyboards), Miller Anderson (guitar), Herbie Flowers (bass) and Tony Newman (drums)
Marc Bolan was a member of Tyrannosaurus Rex, Dib Cocjhran & the Earwigs and John’s Children.
He died in 1977.
Steve Peregrin Took released two soloalbums (one with the band Shagrat) and he was a membe rof Tyrannosaurus Rex, Steve Took’s Horns, the Tony Visconti Orchestra and the Pink Fairies.
Mickey Finn was a member of Tyrannosaurus Rex, Dib Cochran & the Earwigs, Hapshash & the Coloured Coat and Mickey Finn’s T.Rex.
Steve Currie was a member of Rumble.
Paul Fenton was a member of Carmen and Christie.
Gloria Jones released several soloalbums and she was a member of Aquarian Dream the Brothers & Sisters and the Cogics.
Jack Green released several solalbums and he was a member of Rainbow and Sunshine.
David Lutton was a member of Eire Apparent, Ellis and the People.
Dino Dines was a member of Apostolic Intervention, the Keef Hartley Band and Flasher.
Miller Anderson released several soloalbums and he was a member of At Last The 1958 Rock & Roll Show, Broken Glass, Dog Soldier, Hemlock, the Jon Lord Blues Project, Karl Stuart & the Profiles, the Miller Anderson Band, Mountain, Paper Blitz Tissue, Savoy Brown, the Blue Angel Orchestra, the British Blues Quintet, the Dukes, the Keef Hartley Band, the R & B Band, the Scenery, the Spencer Davis Group and the Voice.
Herbie Flowers released several soloalbums and he was a member of Blue Mink, Bounty, Frog, Ginger Baker & Friends, Hungry Wolf, Les Reed & his Orchestra, New York Trouble, Rumplestiltskin, Sky, the Magic Music Co., the Philharmonics, the Starcoast Orchestra, the Tony Visconti Orchestra and Ugly Custard.
Tony Newman released a solosingle in 1968 and he was a member of Boxer, the Jeff Beck Group, May Blitz, Sounds Incorporated, the Soporifics and Three Man Army.
(LP) Bolan’s Zip Gun (T.Rex BLNA 7752) 1975
Funky track:
Girl In The Thunderbolt Suit
T.C. Atlantic
Garagerock band from St. Paul Park, MN, with Rod Eaton (drums, percussion), Freddy Freeman (vocals, keyboards), Joe Kanan (bass, vocals) and Bob Wells (guitar)
Freddy Freeman was a member of Freeman & Nehls and Fred Freeman & Harry Nehls & the Other Brothers.
(7”) Judgement Train/Shine The Light (Paramount PAA-0098) 1971
Funky track:
Judgement Train
Sam Samudio
American singer who was the frontman-singer of Sam The Sham & the Pharaohs
(LP) Sam, Hard & Heavy (Atlantic SD 8271) 1971
with Duane Allman (guitar)
Funky track:
Relativity
Bobby Williams & his Mar Kings
American funkband with Bobby Williams who released two soloalbums
(7”) Let’s Jam/You’re My Baby (Normar NO-2569) 1973
Funky track:
Let’s Jam
Groundhog
Groundhog (a.k.a. Ground Hog) is singer-guitarist Joe Richardson Jr. who also released singles as Fender Guitar Slim, Finder Guitar Slim, Tender Slim and Joe Richardson.
(7”) Take It Off/Blues To Take It Off (JAD J-219) 1969
Funky tracks:
Take It Off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emeqvsGIeKY
Blues To Take It Off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6iqXi3YF6Q
(LP) Got To Get Enough (Turbo TU-7005) 1971
Funky tracks:
Got To Get Enough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krcWGtlgkzU
Wig Wearing Mama
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C96v5pVKgfo
Going Back Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fEBZXEzn9E
Right On With The Right On