Alphonso Johnson
American bassist who was a member of Santana, Weather Report, Abraxas Pool, the Bob Conti Quartet, Bobby & the Midnites, Catalyst, the Gregg Rolie Band, Jazz is Dead, the Billy Cobham/George Duke Band, the Meeting, Woody Herman & his Orchestra and Woody Herman & the Thundering Herd.
(LP) Moonshadows
(Epic PE 341118) 1976
Stump/Involuntary Bliss/Cosmoba Place/Pandora's Box//(LP)/Amarteifio/On The Case/Unto Thine Own Self Be True.
With Narada Michael Walden, Alphonze Mouzon, Lee Ritenour, Bennie Maupin, Airto Moreira, Flora Purim, Gary Bartz and Ndugu Leon Chancler.
Funky tracks:
Stump
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8VM8NZPcmw
Up From The Cellar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rht1Ad4JDM4
(LP) Yesterday’s Dreams
(Epic PE 34364) 1976
Love's The Way I Feel 'Bout Cha/As Little As You/Scapegoat/Show Us The Way//Balls To The Wall/Tales Of Barcelona/Flight To Hampstead Heath/One To One.
With Sheila Escovedo, Patrice Rushen, Lee Ritenour, Grover Washington Jr., Phillip Bailey, Jon Lucien, Chester Thompson and Ray Gomez
Funky tracks:
Love's The Way I Feel 'Bout Cha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKniWkey0Rs
As Little As You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZp956sEDHY
Scapegoat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae-xC_z3Xb8
One To One
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iV_I6enwcs
(LP) Spellbound
(Epic JE 34869) 1977
Summer Solstice (First Movement)/Follow Your Heart/Bahama Mama/Nomads/Moonlight Conversations/Face Blaster/Feelings Are ...(The Hardest Words To Say)//Earthtales Suite Intro. Winter Solstice.
Funky track:
Face Blaster
Alexis Korner
A very influential British blues vocalist/guitarist who was a member of Blues Incorportaed, CCS, Duo, Ken Colyer’s Skiffle Group, New Church and Rocket 88.
(LP) Just Easy
(Intercord 27 857 2) 1978
Roll Me/If I Never Sing Another Song/Lend Me Some Time/Everyday Since You've Been Gone//Daytime Song/The Gambler/Angel Band/The Love You Save.
With Colin Hodgkinson (bass), Henry Spinetti (drums), Richie Zito (guitar), Dick Morrissey (saxophone)
Funky tracks:
Daytime Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7_lPp0FEQk
The Gambler
The Mallory-Hall Band
South African soul-jazz band with Charles Mallory (guitar), Al Hall (trombone), Buster Cooper (trombone), Johnny Boshoff (bass, percussion), Kirk Lightsey (keyboards), Billy Brooks (trumpet), Danny Cortez (trumpet), Tommy “Cab” Cortez (trumpet, flugelhorn), Rudolph Johnson (saxophone), Marshall Royal (saxophone, flute), Herman Riley (saxophone, flute), Delbert Hill (clarinet) and Curtis Kirk (drums)
Al Hall was a member of the Cosmos Dwellerz Arkestra
Johnny Boshoff released singles with Laurika Rauch and Alex Learmont, he released a soundtrack album in 1983 and an album with his Johnny Boshff Orchestra in 1969 and was a member of Footprint, Juluka, Profile, the All Stars, the Square Set and Zorro Five.
Kirk Lightsey released soloalbums in the 70’s, 80’s, 00’s and 20’s and he was a member of The Agostino Di Giorgio Trio, the Brian Lynch Sextet, the Clifford Jordan Quintet, the David Murray Quartet, the Dexter Gordon Quartet, the Jimmy Rainey Quartet, Noga & Quartet, Roots, the Saheb Sarbib Quintet, the Chet Baker Quintet, the Harold Land/Blue Mitchell Quintet, the Leaders and the Leaders Trio.
Rudolph Johnson released soloalbums in the 70’s and he was a member of the Essex.
(LP) The Last Special
(IRC ICC 8022) 1974
The Last Special/Blue Mabone//Abafu (Clouds)/Princess Of Joh'Burg.
Funky track:
Blue Mabone
Alyn Ainsworth
British composer and arranger Alyn Ainsworth who conducted orchestras several times during the Eurovision Song Contest series.
(LP) The Entertainer
(Pye PKLX 5538) 1976
Farandole/The Way We Were/Rockabye Your Baby/Salsoul Hustle/My Cherie Amour/Love Is The Answer//The Entertainer/Rollerball/Watch What Happens/Rockford Files/Skyliner/Carmen Hoedown.
Funky track:
Farandole
The Alyn Ainsworth Orchestra
Orchestra of the British composer and arranger Alyn Ainsworth who conducted orchestras several times during the Eurovision Song Contest series.
(LP) Plays Big Soul
(Pye NSPL 41043) 1975
The Player/Never Can Say Goodbye/992 Arguments/When Will I See You Again/The Love I Lost/Cast Your Fate To The Win
Funky tracks:
The Player
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez7LSzHcTuU
T.S.O.P.
Alter Ego
Italian disco project of Massimo Gabutti and Claudio Fiorentino.
Massimo Gabutti was a member of
(LP) Hitparade International
(Charlton CH 2001) 1974
Soleado/Dune Buggy/Lady Lay/I've Seen Enough/Devil Gate Drive/Images//Lui E Lei/Love's Theme/Waterloo/TSOP/This World Today Is A Mess/Gospel Song.
Funky tracks:
I've Seen Enough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qfouRynh_s
Love's Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwf2xXZkrfs
(LP) Hitparade International
(Chelsea CH 2050) 1975
Profondo Rosso/S.O.S./Paloma Blanca/Foot Stompin' Music/Africa/Satisfaction//Gamma/The Hustle/Fly Robin Fly/Gimme Some/Up And Down/I Don't Need A Friend Now.
Funky tracks:
Foot Stompin' Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHY1HACc9zw
Fly Robin Fly
Altona
German band from Altona, Hamburg with Fritz Kahl (bass, guitar), Karl-Heinz Blumenberg (voclas, bass, saxophone), Klaus Gerlach (guitar), Wolfgang Wulff (saxophone, percussion), Hans-Heinz Gossler (drums, percussion), Werner von Gosen (guitar), Michael von Rönn (saxophone) and Bernd Michael Rosenberg (keyboards)
Karl-Heinz Blumenberg was a member of the Dirty Dogs, Leinemann and Thrice Mice.
Klaus Gerlach was a member of C’est La Vie, the Dirty Dogs and Hammaburg.
Werner von Gosen was a member of Thrice Mice.
(LP) Chickenfarm
(RCA Victor PPL 1-4129) 1975
Elephant Walk/Lover's Tale/Ramadam/Tango Lady//Back Again/Feigenblatt/Chickenfarm.
Produced by Klaus Bohlmann
Funky tracks:
Elephant Walk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOZdJE69YeA
Back Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0zXvMrX1L4
(LP) Altona
(RCA Victor PPL1-4049) 1975
Can't Live Without You/Cocopus/Überlandfahrt/7-4//Boulevard/FrustrationHide Yourself.
Produced by Klaus Bohlmann
Funky tracks:
Can't Live Without Her
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF_a-UAsHog
Boulevard
Alzo
Alzo is Alzo Fonte from the USA. He was a part of the duo Alzo & Udine and was a member of the Keepers Of The Lightand the Beachcombers.
(LP) Looking For You
(Ampex A 10130) 71
Country/Don't Ask Me Why/Without You Girl/Looks Like Rain/Some People/Just Can't Get Along///That's All Right (I Don't Mind It)/Sometimes/You Know Me, I Know You/Sweet And Salty Stuff/You're Gone/.Lookin' For You.
Produced by Bob Dorough who worked with Miles Davis.
Funky track:
Sweet And Salty Stuff
Amalgamated Funk Co.
Obscure American funk/soul act, produced by Hal McKinney (who played with Miles Davis and Wes Montgomery) and Dennis Talley, husband of Darlene Love.
(7”) I Wanna Take You Out/Take NoMore
(Single B 1112) 1977
Funky Track:
I Wanna Take You Out
Amanda Ambrose
American jazz and soulsinger who became a stage actress.
(LP) Amanda
(Dunwich S 668) 1967
Feelin' Good/The Joker/Who Can I Turn To/I Feel Pretty/Meantime/Yes I Can//While I Am Still Young/Why Did I Choose You/More/Day Tripper/Yesterday/This Door Swings Both Ways.
Funky track:
This Door Swings Both Ways
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGV5qXfHwkI
(LP) Laughing
(Beegee BGS-1044) 1973
Laughing/Sad Song/Comment/Power//Gimme Shelter/Like A Willow, Bending/That Ain't Where It's At/How Do You Move A Mountain/That's It.
Funky track:
That's It
The Ambassadors
American soulband with Bobby Ledford as lead vocalist.
(7”) Searchin’ Part One/Searchin’ Part Two
(Sound Stage 7 45-2607) 1968
Produced by Allen Orange (worked with Allen Toussaint), written by Leiber & Stoller.
Funky tracks:
Searchin' Part One
Searchin' Part Two
The Ambassadors Of Soul
(7”) Cool Sticks Beat (Pt. 1)/Cool Sticks Beat (Pt. 2)
(Ovide 236) 1968
Produced by Bill McKay (manager of the T.S.U. Toronadoes) and Skipper Lee Frazier (manager of Archie Bell & the Drells), written by James Knox who released two solo singles.
Funky tracks:
Cool Sticks (Pt. 1)
Cool Sticks (Pt. 2)
Ambergris
American band formed by trumpeter Jerry Weiss (Blood, Sweat & Tears) with Jerry Weiss (bass, keyboards), Larry Harlow (keyboards), Charlie Camillari (trumpet), Harry Max (trumpet, bass), Jimmy Maelen (vocals), Billy Shay (guitar, harmonica), Lewis Kahn (trombone), Glenn Jon Miller (trombone) and Gil Fields (drums)
Jerry Weiss was a member of Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Larry Harlow was a member of the Fania All Stars, Joey Pastrana & his Orchestra and Orchestra Harlow.
Jimmy Maelen was a member of Shobizz, the Hollywood vampires and the Latin Dimension.
Lewis Kahn was a member of Azuquita y su Melao, the Fania All Stars, Orquesta Broadway, Orquesta Inmensidad and Tito Puente & his Concert Orchestra.
Gil Fields was a member of Gil & Johnny, the Cheers and the Fraternity Brothers.
(LP) Ambergris
(Paramount PAS-5014) 1970
Something Happened To Me/Play On Player/Gotta Find Her/Chocolate Pudding/Forget It, I Got It//Walking On The Water/Sunday Lady/Home Groan/Soul Food/Endless Night.
Produced by Steve Cropper (Booker T. & the M.G.’s)
Funky tracks:
Play On Player
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRMRt4F7x4Q
Chocolate Pudding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJJckqLyHHE
Walking On The Water
American Express
A funky disco project of Huey Lewis & the News.
(7”) Exodisco/Kick Back
(Mercury 6007 212) 1979
Funky tracks:
Exodisco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ4fb2GNquc&t=4s
Kick Back
Andraé Crouch & the Disciples
Gospel group from San Francisco, LA, with Andraé Crouch as their leader.Members: Andraé Crouch (vocals, keyboards, organ), Perry Morgan (vocals), Bili Thedford (vocals, bass), Reuben Fernandez (vocals), Sherman Andrus (vocals), Sandra Crouch (vocals), Danniebelle Hall (vocals), Bill Maxwell (drums), Fletch Wiley (trumpet), Harlan Rogers (keyboards), Hadley Hockensmith (guitar), James Felix (vocals, bass) and Ben Carr (vocals).
Andraé Crouch was a member of the Cogics and he released several soloalbums.
Bili Thedford released two soloalbums in the 70’s
Ruben Fernandez was a member of the Teen Challenge Addicts Choir
Sherman Andrus released three solo albums and he was a member of the Imperials, Andrus & Blackwood and the Cause.
Sandra Crouch was a member of the Cogics.
Danniebelle Hall released several soloalbums and she was a member of the Dannie Belles.
Bill Maxwell was a member of Koinonia, Open Hands, Sonlight and the Third Avenue Blues Band.
Fletch Wiley released soloalbums and he was a member of Sonlight and Fletch Wiley & Friends.
Hadley Hockensmith released a soloalbum in 1986 and he was a member of Koinonia, Sonlight and the Third Avenue Blues Band.
(LP) Take The Message Everywhere
(Light LS-5504-LP) 1968
He Never Sleeps/Everywhere/The Broken Vessel/I've Got It/Without A Song/No, Not One//I'll Never Forget/The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power/Wade In The Water/What Makes A Man Turn His Back On God?/Precious Lord, Take My Hand.
Produced by Ralph Carmichael
Funky track:
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTeDM11OPA
(LP) Soulfully
(Light LS-5581-LP) 1972
Everything Changed/He Proved His Love To Me/Oh I Need Him/Satisfied/Through It All//I Come That You Might Have Life/You Don't Know What You're Missing/Try Me One More Time/Leave The Devil Alone/It Won't Be Long.
Produced by Bill Cole
Funky tracks:
Satisfied
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro_LnQ8bFeo
Leave The Devil Alone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYbwVs_Md2s
(LP) Live At Carnegie Hall
(Light LS-5602-LP) 1973
Introduction/I Don't Know Why/You Don't Know What You're Missing/He Looked Beyond My Fault/I Didn't Think It Could Be - Hallelujah (P.D.)//Hallelujah (P.D.)/Jesus Is The Answer/Andraé Preachin/Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus/Invitation/It Won't Be Long.
Funky track:
Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAr7Qc1MlXI
(LP) Take Me Back
(Light LS 7025) 1975
I'll Still Love You/Praises/Just Like He Said He Would/All I Can Say (I Really Love You)/You Can Depend On Me//Take Me Back/Sweet Love Of Jesus/It Ain't No New Thing/They Shall Be Mine/Oh Saviour/Tell Them.
With Billy Preston, David T. Walker, Dean Parks and Ernie Watts.
Funky track:
They Shall Be Mine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPyjXcTj8QQ
(LP) This Is Another Day
(Light LS-5683) 1976
Perfect Peace/My Peace I Leave With You/This Is Another Day/Quiet Times/Soon And Very Soon//We Expect You/You Gave To Me/All That I Have/The Choice/Polynesian Praise Song (I Love You).
With Wilton Felder, Joe Sample, David T. Walker, Leon Russell and Michael Brecker.
Funky tracks:
Perfect Peace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8XlFEnBWXQ
The Choice
American Gypsy
American funk-soulband, based in the Netherlands with Joe Skeete (bass), Michael Hamane (guitar), Lorenzo Mills (percussion, vocals), Richard James (drums), Dale Harrel Jr. (vocals, guitar, saxophone, flute), Steve Clisby (vocals, keyboards), Omar Dupree (vocals), Elot Smit (drums), Jetty Weels (vocals), Dennis Whitbread (drums) and Steve Yellick (keyboards)
Joe Skeete was a member of Band Of Gold and Academy Of Modern Dance.
Lorenzo Mills released a solo single in 1977 and he was a member of Max ‘N Specs
Richard James released a solo single in 1987.
Steve Clisby was a member of Band Of Gold and Blue Blot and he released two soloalbums and one album with Bill Risby
Omar Dupree was a member of Band Of Gold, Doobsy, Vic Pitts Cheaters, Star Corp, Charlee and Rockaway Boulevard.
Jetty Weels released a solosingle in 1971 and was a member of Baroque, Mai Tai, Rockaway Boulevard, Sacha & Paul, Streetlight, the All Stars and the Free.
Dennis Whitbread was a member of Cargo, Ekseption, HET, Het Poco Mania, Names And Faces and September.
(LP) Angel Eyes
(Philips 6410 066) 1974
Inside Out/10.000 Miles/Ooh Why Not/Golden Ring/Lady Eleanor//Angel Eyes/While It's Cold Outside/Stuck On You/Let Your Life Lead By Love/Tribute To American Gypsy.
Produced by Hans van Hemert
Funky tracks:
Inside Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKPjAwKG70c
10.000 Miles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYnSeWMWmt8
Lady Eleanor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8ONbvIpfLs
Angel Eyes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCiaLV13YHQ
Stuck On You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye_vby6vQR8
Let Your Life Lead By Love
The Americans Of ‘68
Soul/funkband from Houston, Texas, with Chester Orndorff as one of the members. Also known as the Americans Of ‘71 and the Americans Of ‘72.
(7”) Come On Mama/Baby, Baby, Baby
(Ovide 231) 1968
Funky track:
Come On Mama
The Americans Of ‘71
see the Americans Of ‘68
(7”) The Cancer Stick Pt. 1/The Cancer Stick Pt. 2
(Libra NO. 022) 1971
Produced by Larry McCall
Funky tracks:
The Cancer Stick Pt. 1 & 2
The Americans Of ‘72
see the Americans Of ‘68 and the Americans Of ‘71.
(7”) Crackerjack Pt. 1/Crackerjack Pt. 2
(Libra 003) 1972
Funky tracks:
Crackerjack Pt. 1 & 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQUybpKnxr8&t=49s
(7”) The Cancer Stick Pt. 1/The Cancer Stick Pt. 2
(Libra 002) 1973
Funky tracks:
The Cancer Stick Pt. 1 &2
Amish
Canadian rhythm & bluesband from Galt, Ontario, with Ron Baumtrog (keyboards), Doug Stagg (vocals), Mike Gingrich (bass), Jack Byrne (drums)
(LP) Amish
(Sussex SXBS 7016) 1972
Sad Girl/Black Lace Woman/Wise Man/Help Me//I Don't Need Nobody/Dear Mr. Fantasy/The Sea/Down The Road.
Produced by Dennis Coffey and Mike Theodore
Funky tracks:
Help Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fWjXd2QfyM
Down The Road
Amnesty
Soul/Funkband from Indianapolis with James “Red” Massie (bass), Kirk Alexander (drums), Calvin Williams (guitar, vocals), Damon Malone (vocals, percussion), Raphael Barnes (percussion), James “Gino” Johnson (saxophone), Herman Walker (trumpet), Joseph Trotter (keyboards, vocals)
Calvin Williams released two solo singles
(7”) Three Cheers For My Baby/Lord Help Me
(700 West 731120) 1973
Funky track:
Lord Help Me
Malone & Barnes & Spontaneous Simplicity
American jazz-funk band from Washington D.C. with Johnny Malone (vocals) and Allan barnes (saxophone, flute) with Siggie Dillard (bass), Tom McKenzie (bass), Andre Richardson (percussion), Tony Harrod (guitar), Tom Newman (guitar), John Bebbs (drums), Pero Jacobs (drums), Sam carter (bells), Herbert Nelson III (horns), Brian Jackson (piano), Curtis Pope (trumpet), Elano Coles (trumpet), Delbert Taylor (trumpet, piano), Ben Wilson (vibes) and Elette Boyce (vocals)
(LP) Freedom Serenade
(Humpin’ International no number) 1976
Workin' Plan/Warp Ten/Up 'N Comin'/Moonstruck//Galactic Interlude/Road Man/Freedom Serenade (A Tribute To Paul Robeson)/Journey To The Stars/Galatic Interlude (Reprise).
Funky tracks:
Warp Ten
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R161RJX-v5s
Up 'N Comin'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1nesS9zD2k
Road Man
J.K. Mandengue
Singer and bassist Jean-Karl Dikoto Mandengue from Cameroon.He was a member of Osibisa and Le Ry-Co Jazz.
(LP) J.K. Mandengue
(BBZ Productions BZL 7020) 1979
Doudou Chérie/I Need You By My Side/Wangala/Chibidaba, Chibidaba//Longe Lasu Le Bobe/Kossa Mba/Fire Will Go/Nje Mo ?.
Produced by Slim Pezin (Voyage)
Funky tracks:
Wangala
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=je18HwHGsL4
Chibidaba, Chibidaba
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT_FGVGjXh8
Kossa Mba
I Marc 4
Italian library music band with Carlo Pes (guitar), Maurizio Majorana (bass), Roberto Podio (drums), Antonbello Vanucchi (piano, organ, vibraphone)
Carlo Pes was a member of the Coliseum Jazz Trio, Orchestra Bruno Martino, Quintetto Bruno Martino, Sestetto Nunzio Rotondo Dell’ Hot Club Di Roma and Sestetto Swing Di Roma and he released several soloalbums.
Maurizio Majorana was a member of the Age Group, the Amedeo Tommasi Trio, Complesso “iron Stars”, the Epicarpus Duo, Gino Marinacci e i suo Solisti, the Modern Jazz Gang, Piero Umiliano e la sua Orchestra, the Soundwork-Shoppers and the Thomas-Jaspar Quintet
Roberto Podio was a member of the Amedeo Tommasi Trio, Carlo Loffredo & his New Orleans Jazz, Complesso “Iron Stars”, the Lelio Luttazzi Trio and the Modern Jazz Gang
Antonbello Vanucchi was a member of the Colieum Jazz trio, Complesso “Iron Stars”, Gianmarco Lanza’s Lighthouse Giants, the Giorgio Rosciglione Quartet, the Irio De Paula Trio, the Jazz Big Band Alberto Corvini, the Jonefle Group, the Massimo Urbani Quintet, Miro Graziani e i Suoi Solisti, Piero Umiliani e la sua Orchestra, Quinetto Di Lucca and the Soundwork-Shoppers.
(7”) Controfatica
(CAM AMP 66) 1969
Mooke/Simona
Funky track:
Mooke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O-bhbHc5V8
(LP) I Marc 4
(Nelson G.L.P. 1001) 1970
Sambaquarta/The Sound/Sketch/Nichole/Les/Relax//Kim/Weston/Welcome/Eff Cuore (Pennie)/Smookie/Underground/Wonder.
Funky track:
The Sound
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv7ibJWxm_M
(LP) I Marc 4
(Nelson G.L.P. 1004) 1970
Leslie Love/Catherine/Blues Work/Deep Bass/Fast Bass/Distorsion-Mind//Sweet-Beat/
Marketing/Canone N. 21/Canone N. 22/The Trip/Compression.
Funky track:
Sweet-Beat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXVdL4Xhrtk
(LP) I Marc 4
(Nelson G.L.P. 002) 1970
Drumming/Key Board/Airon/Sambalto/Filter/Geras//Mask/Agora/Boxes/Light/Ballan/Rita/Questions.
Funky tracks:
Drumming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4NTvMZRtDM
Ballan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWSydezGok0
(LP) I Marc 4 Per VoI
(Ricordi LR 10) 1970
Beat Al Sud/Shoppin'/Quella Sera A Piazza Navona/Slow Down/Salmo 1970/Hot Dog/Middle Sound/Brick//Cowboy Party/Just Be Mine/Ballata Per Un Flauto/Palme/Costa Smeralda/A Un Passo Dai Lingotti/There's A River.
Funky track:
There's A River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPR7ODC7-VA
(LP) I Marc 4
(Nelson G.L.P. 1005) 1970
Paperino Soldato/Scarpe Grosse/Giochi Infantili/Giostra Di Periferia/Sweet-Musette/Suoni Armonici//Sambasso/Happy Beat/Ray Ban/Chivas/Rum And Coke/Asfalto In Agguato.
Funky track:
Ray Ban
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7lPizcw75Y
(LP) Special Effects
(Nelson G.L.P. 1003) 1970
Metropolis/Mathausen/Scherzo In Chiave Di Basso/Sahib/Tamburi In Parata N. 1/Tamburi In Parata N. 2/Suspence Subacqueo/Obsessione Omicidia/Texana/Battuta Di Caccia Grossa//Terzo Mondo/Albi Di Guerra N. 1/Albi Di Guerra N. 2/Berkey '70/Raffiche Di Guerriglia N. 1/Raffiche Di Guerriglia N. 2/Brazil Sound/Divisione Panzer/Bongos Suspence/Thrilling Mortale/Cadenza Di Morte E Distruzione.
Funky track:
Berkey '70
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kQ2x3lAwow
(LP) Tropical
(New Tape NWT 2003) 1972
Astrale/Macchine Nello Spazio/Beside The Stones/Pucalpa (Flauto Solo)/Pucalpa (Flauto E Organo)/Macumba/Achvales/Wizard Chimes/East Islands//Hammond Pictures/Gocce/Hammond Pictures N. 2/Controgocce/Voices In Echo/Hammond Pictures N. 3/Sound From River/Camisea (Flauto Solo)/Children Theme N. 3.
Funky track:
Macchine Nello Spazio
Sylvia Mason
British soul singer from London. She was a member of Voyage, Sylvia & the Sapphires and the James Sisters. She also released a single as Mason James in 1993.
(LP) Sylvia Mason
(Decca 6.24161) 1979
We've Gotta Dance/Shadow In The Sun/Hello Superduper Star//Somebody Loves You/You're Like A Silent Movie/Closer To Heaven/Afraid Of Love.
Produced by Marc Chantereau (Voyage), Pierre-Alain Dahan (Voyage), Roger Tokarz and Slim Pezin (Voyage).
Funky track:
We've Gotta Dance
Masterfleet
Funkband from Compton, CA, with Linus Ceph (keyboards), Ronald Gibbs (percussion), Sterling Rice, Stephen Rice
(LP) High On The Sea
(Sussex SRA-8028) 1973
First Voyage/Skull Stone (To The Bone)/Let Love Stand/Man & Child/Well Phase I//
Malfunction/Academy Awards/When You're A New Born Child/Until Tomorrow/Well Phase II.
With Jerry Knight (bass), Leslie Drayton (trumpet) and Oscar Brashear (trumpet)
Funky tracks:
Skull Stone (To The Bone)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CawPCHTfYYw
Man & Child
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQJlLVX44Co
Well Phase I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQWNnCvBk74
Malfunction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TDsackUTds
When You're A New Born Child
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7j1JizyVzg
Well Phase II
Akepsimas
= Jo Akepsimas, a French singer-composer, born in Greece. He was a member of Crëche.
(LP) Pain Et Sel
(Editions Studio S.MN. SM 30.369) 1970
Pour Ton Corps, Guéris!/Toi, Notre Ami/Le Jour Où J'Ai Rencontré/Je Suis Solitaire/Un Enfant Nous Est Né//Pour Ton Corps, Guéris!/Toi, Notre Ami/Le Jour Où J'Ai Rencontré/Je Suis Solitaire/Un Enfant Nous Est Né.
Orchestrated by Ivan Jullien
Funky track:
Un Enfant Nous Est Né
Andre Carr Orchestra e Coro
The orchestra of Andre Carr (=Vincenzo Tempera), an Italian keybvoardist, arranger and conductor who was a member of Actarus, Arabesque, the Benjamin Franklin Group, Frizzi & Tempera, the Cook & Benjamin Franklin Group, Fourth Sensation, Fruit Of The Gum, gli Amici Di Marco, gli Ypsylon, i Cuccioli,i Fratelli Grimm, i Microanuti, i Pungliglioni, Ragazzi Di Remi, il Volo, La Banda dei Bucanieri, Le Macchini A Vapore, the Lousiana Group, Magnetic System, the Pleasure Machine, the Psycheground Group, Vince Tempera & the Unisex Band Unlimited and the Vince Tempera Orchestra.
He released several albums as Vince Tempera and one soloalbum as Andre Carr in 1976.
(LP) Disco Frisco from Movies
(Harmony LPH 8006) 1975
Toccata E Fuga (In Re Minore)/Theme From Jaws/The Reincarnation Of Peter Proud/The Pink Panter/Roissy/Gentleman Cambrioleur//History D'O/Frankenstein Junior/Adagio (In Sol Minore)/Le Dernier Arlequin/The Persuaders/Eagle.
With Ellade Bandini (drums) and Massimo Luca (guitar)
Funky track:
Eagle
Match II
Obscure American band
(7”) Make A Little Wine/Incident
(700 West 730820) 1973
Arranged by Rex Thomas
Funky track:
Make A Little Wine
Ana Mazzotti
Brazilian singer and composer.
(7”) Io Sono Io (Eu Sou Mais Eu)/Io Sono Io (Eu Sou Mais Eu)
(GTA CS 1715) 1978
Funky track:
Io Sono Io (Eu Sou Mais Eu)
The Mighty Chevelles
American funk/soulband with Curtis Davis (percussion, vocals), Donzell Reeves (keyboards, vocals), Emmitt “Red” Green (saxophone, percussion, vocals), Eugene Davis (vocals), James Havior (vocals, percussion), Johnny A. Speights (bass, vocals), Oscar Havior (guitar, vocals), Willie Smith (drums) and Roy Davis (trumpet, percussion, vocals). They were the band of Gloria Walker.
Curtis Davis was a member of the Music Makers.
Donzell Reeves was a member of the Music Makers
Emmitt “Red” Green was a member of the Music Makers
Eugene Davis released two solosingles.
James Havior was a member of the Music Makers and he released a splitsingle with Corzette Holly.
Johnny A. Speights was a member of the Music Makers
Oscar Havior was a member of the Music Makers.
Roy Davis was a member of the Music Makers.
(7”) Bus Stop (Part 1)/Bus Stop (Part 2)
(Flaming Arrow RB 26) 1976
Produced by Leslie Irvin
Funky tracks:
Bus Stop (Part 1)
Bus Stop (Part 2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLfY6O1xuxg
(LP) Black Gold
(Flaming Arrow FA 018) 1977
Jungle Baby/Jumpin' With Music/Lovin' You Is So Hard To Do/Disco Hussle//Black Gold/Shadow Boxing/Tropical With The Moon Light/Gift Of Love.
Funky tracks:
Jungle Baby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlTW92xHhOg
Disco Hussle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkTvrP470gk
Shadow Boxing
The Moods
Philadelphia band formerly known as the Volcanos with Earl Young (drums), Eugene Jones (vocals), Harold Wade (guitar, vocals), John Hart (organ) and Stanley Wade (bass, vocals).
Earl Young was a member of B-H-Y, Brothers Of Hope, MFSB, Ronnie Norman & Earl, the Exceptions, the Hidden Cost, the Interpretations, the Landslides, the Night People, the Salsoul Orchestra, the Trammps and the Volcanos
Eugene Jones was a member of the Volcanos and he released singles as Gene Faith.
Harold Wade was a member of the Volcanos and the Trammps.
John Hart was a member of the Volcanos and the Trammps.
Stanley Wade was a member of the Volcanos and the Trammps.
(7”) King Hustler/Hustlin’
(Reddog R 4001) year unknown
Produced by Sherman Marshall and Tom Sellers (of Electric Indian and Gulliver fame)
Funky track:
King Hustler
Andy Aaron & the Mean Machine
An obscure American band. Grover Washington Jr. was once a member of the band.
(7”) You’re The Only One/Right On Time
(C.R.S. 000002) year unknbown
The A-side is performed by Bonnie Blanchart & Andy Aarons.
Arranged by Clayton Pruden, a jazz trombone player who worked with Charles Earland.
Funky track:
Right On Time
Andy Bey
Singer and pianist from Newark, New Jersey who was a member of Andy & the Bey Sisters, the Gary Bartz NTU Groop, the JC Hokins Biggish Band, the Mtume Umoja Ensemble and the J.C. White Singers
(LP) Experience And Judgment
(Atlantic SD 1654) 1974
Celestial Blues/Experience/Judgment/I Know This Love Can't Be Wrong/Hibiscus/You Should've Seen The Way//Tune Up/Rosemary Blue/Being Uptight/A Place Where Love Is/Trust Us To Find The Way/The Power Of My Mind.
Produced by William S. Fischer
Funky tracks:
Experience
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7v61hRq_nQ
Judgment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNZpYq60hnw
You Should've Seen The Way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVvKJUOo5fc
Tune Up
Andre Carr
Andre Carr is Vincenzo Tempera, an Italian keyboardist, arranger and conductor who was a member of Actarus, Arabesque, the Benjamin Franklin Group, Frizzi & Tempera, the Cook & Benjamin Franklin Group, Fourth Sensation, Fruit Of The Gum, gli Amici Di Marco, gli Ypsylon, i Cuccioli,i Fratelli Grimm, i Microanuti, i Pungliglioni, Ragazzi Di Remi, il Volo, La Banda dei Bucanieri, Le Macchini A Vapore, the Lousiana Group, Magnetic System, the Pleasure Machine, the Psycheground Group, Vince Tempera & the Unisex Band Unlimited and the Vince Tempera Orchestra.
(LP) Salsa Soul The Sound Of Andre Carr
(Harmony LPH 8011) 1976
Island Man/Love Is Here/Baby Break Down/Cap's Nap's//Mr. Hit Man/Soulfull Strut/Martian News/Virginia.
Produced by the Pilgrim Fathers.
Funky track:
Soulfull Strut
“Haare” Ensemble
The band of the German of the “hair” musical, with Ann Helstone, Barbara Eff, Bernd Redecker, Bernd Tischer, Birgit Rüβmann, Donna Gaines, Elke Koska, Harry Wieser, Horst Twieg, Joe Kienemann, John McClaren, Jürgen Beumer, Jutta Weinhold, Lyvia Bauer, Milos Vokurka, Minoru Terada, Reiner Schöne, Renate Maurer, Ron Williams, Shirley Thompson, Stella Mooney, Su Kramer, Udo Janson and Verina Weiss.
Ann Helstone was a member of Daniela und Ann
Bernd Tischer was a member of Amon Düül II and he released a 12”in 1982 as Nando Tischer.
Birgit Rüβmann released a solosingle in 1968.
Donna Gaines is far better known as Donna Summer.
Harry Wieser was a member of the James Anderson Band and Rockin’ Mona.
Horst Twieg released a solosingle in 1967.
Joe Kienemann was a member of die Bayern-Buam, the Joe Kienemann Trio and Spirit.
Jürgen Beumer is better known as schlager singer Jürgen Marcus
Jutta Weinhold released soloalbums in the 70’s and was a member of the Jutta Weinhold Band, Velvet Piper, Weinhold and Zed Yago.
Lyvia Bauer released a solosingle in 1972 and a single as Lyvia Yim in 1977
Milos Vokurka was a member of Gold, Komety and the Matadors
Minoru Terada released three solosingles in the 60’s
Reiner Schöne released several soloalbums and was a member of the Reiner Schöne Band
Renate Mauer released a solosingle in 1969 and was a member of Carsten Bohn’s Bandstand, Jon Petersen & Skyliner, Narziβ, Goldmund und Die-Da, the Munich Voices and XYZ.
Ron Williams released a solosingle in 1969 and in 1976 and he was a member of Good Compnay, Ron Williams & the Bluesnight Band and the Sweet Soul Music Revue. He released a single in 1979 as Ronald Lee Williams-Clarke
Shirley Thompson released a solosingle in 1969 and she was a member of the Me Nobody Knows Ensemble.
Stella Mooney released four solosingles
Su Kramer released soloalbums in the 70’s and a single as Gudrun Kramer.
(LP) Haare
(Polydor H 886/4) 1968
Wassermann/Donna/Manchester/Ich Bin Ein Farbiger/Ich Hab Kein.../Luft/Ich Bin Reich/Haar/"Nein" Sagt Sich So Leicht/Frank Mills//Hare Krishna/Wo Geh' Ich Hin /Black Boys/White Boys/Schweben Im Raum/3500/Hat's Der
Funky tracks:
Ich Bin Ein Farbiger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnLOGuyqpC4
Ich Bin Reich
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy9ywqK4MC8
White Boys
André Heller
Austrian singer, actor and composer from Vienna.
(LP) Das War A.H.
(Amadeo AVRS 9275) 1972
Marylin Monroe/Du, Du, Du/Ich Fordere/Mei Potschats Lebn, Des Is Mei Braut/Cancào/Und Dann Bin I Kein Lilliputaner Mehr//Komm, Heller, Komm/Royal Manhattan Hotel Bluesy-Woogy/Jeder Zeitraum Hat Etwas Eigenes/Lilli Marleen/Kumm Ma Mit Kane Ausreden Mehr/Gut Ists, Ein Narr Zu Sein.
With Charly Ratzer (guitar)
Funky track:
Kumm Ma Mit Kane Ausreden Mehr
Jaye P. Morgan
American singer/actress and a member of the Penny Serenaders.
(7”) Love Of A Gentle Man/Billy Sunshine
(Beverly Hills 45-9337) 1969
Produced by Ron Kramer, arranged by Jack Smalley (bassist of the Page Cavanaugh Trio)
Funky track:
Billy Sunshine
Alphonse Mouzon
American drummer who was a member of Weather Report, the Fania All Stars, Final Notice, Passport, Piano Conclave, Poussez!, the Eleventh House and Trolgue.
(LP) The Essence Of Mystery
(Blue Note BN-LA059-F) 1973
The Essence Of Mystery/Funky Finger/Crying Angels/Why Can't We Make It/Macrobian//Spring Water/Sunflower/Thank You Lord/Antonia.
Produced by George Butler
Funky tracks:
Funky Finger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E3_GYPvQ-4
Why Can't We Make It
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrV5MpXUolE
(LP) Funky Snakefoot
(Blue Note BN-LA222-G) 1974
I've Given You My Love/You Don't Know How Much I Love You/I Gotta Have You/My Life Is So Blue/Funky Snakefoot/My Little Rosebud//A Permanent Love/The Beggar/Oh Yes I Do/Tara, Tara/Where I'm Drumming From/Ism.
With Ray Armando (percussion), Leon Pendarvis (piano), Mike Mandel (keyboards) and Randy Brecker (trumpet)
Funky tracks:
I Gotta Have You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAXrzerF5KQ
Funky Snakefoot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FownCLxUZX8
The Beggar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM0VJWlrHgY
Tara, Tara
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h49mq181Zck
(LP) Mind Transplant
(Blue Note BN-LA398-G) 1975
Mind Transplant/Snow Bound/Carbon Dioxide/Ascorbic Acid//Happiness Is Loving You/Some Of The Things People Do/Golden Rainbows/Nitroglycerin.
With Tommy Bolin (guitar), Lee Ritenour (guitar) and Jay Graydon (guitar)
Funky tracks:
Mind Transplant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpA7WJrIk0A
Snow Bound
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GMuz9qqRt4
Happiness Is Loving You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blEXS7of-mA
Some Of The Things People Do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq4sU9cY98E
(LP) The Man Incognito
(Blue Note BN-LA584-G) 1976
Take Your Troubles Away/Snake Walk/Before You Leave/Just Like The Sun//You Are My Dream/New York City/Without A Reason/Mouzon Moves On/Behind Your Mind.
Funky tracks:
Snake Walk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOCj3AHBbuY
New York City
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeE1jPYfSD8
Without A Reason
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNtDkYCeGnY
Mouzon Moves On
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL1GPQVaqVs
(LP) Virtue
(MPS 68.130) 1977
Master Funk/Baker's Daughter/Come Into My Life/Nyctophobia//Virtue/Poobli/The Mouzon Drum Suite.
With Gary Bartz (saxophone)
Funky tracks:
Master Funk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_zcJM7epMM
Poobli
Movin’, Soothin’ & Stone Funk
Funk/Soulband from Ohio which was often the backingband for the Hamilton Movement and released one single as Joy Incorporated. With James Matthews, King Solomon and Melvin Brown
James Matthews released a single with Melvin Brown in 1976 and was a member of Joy Incorporated.
King Solomon was a member of the Hamilton Movement aznd Joy Incorporated.
Melvin Brown released a soloalbum in 2016 and was a member of Joy Incorporated.
(7”) You’ll Have To Pay/You’re All I Need
(Soul Sauce 0028) 1972
Funky track:
You'll Have To Pay
Mulamba
Afro-funkband/project from Cameroon with Joe Bisso
Jo Bisso released soloalbums in the 70’s and he was a member of J.B. Afro Soul and Venise.
(7”) Dashiki/Dashiki (instrumental)
(Editions Makossa EM2724) 1975
Funky track:
Dashiki (Instrumental)
The 5 Fans
Italian/Yugoslavian rhythm & blues band with the brothers Oskar (vocal, organ) and Vili Volpi (bass)
(EP) Rhythm & Blues Ivy League
(Diskos EDK-3082) 1968
My World Fell Down (Moj Svet Se Podira)/Tossing And Turning (Prevrianje I Obrianje)//Hold On I'm Coming/Enchinza Bubu.
Funky track:
Enchinza Bubu
Andrew White
American mulit-instrumentalist from Washington D.C. He was a member of the Beaver Harris Quartet, the David Bond Quintet, the “JFK” Quintet, the Julius Hemphill Sextet and Weather Report. He died in 2020.
(LP) Who Got De Funk?
(Andrew’s Music AM-4) 1973
Who Got De Funk ?/Day By Day/Smilin' Jane/Polly, Polly Wherefore Art Thou ?//Ball And Jackie, Jackie/A Tribute To John Coltrane/Dear Nobody; Hey Girl; Beautiful Black Sun; Why Not Friends ?/Chanson Triste/Eh ! Mademoiselle; Beau Soleil Noir; Amis; Pourquoi Pas ?/Allegro/Hurry Up ! Handel/Theme.
With Mel Lee (drums), Rudy Stevenson (guitar, flute), Montego Joe (percussion) and Jocelyne White (vocals)
Funky track:
Who Got De Funk?
Andy Forray
American singer-songwriter and actor. He rleased one single as Artie Forray in 1962.
(7”) Drac’s Back/ Carry On Sharon
(Acrobat BAT 13) 1979
Produced by Jack Lancaster (ex-Blodwyn Pig)
Funky track:
Drac's Back
Angelo Baroncini & Bruno Battisti D’Amario
Trio of the Italian guitarists Angelo Baroncini and Bruno Battisti D’Amario
Angelo Baroncini was a member of Cicci Santuzzi e il suo Complessoand Quintetto Di Angelo Baroncini and he released a soloalbum in1980.
Bruno Battisti D’Amario released several soloalbums and one as Neidesco.
(LP) Music For Movement
(Roman Record Company LPD 4521) 1969
Stressing Heart/Relax In My Hole/Soul's Fire/Red Pathostromo/Steel Lung//Moon Ice/Green Type/Black Feeling/Eco's Drop/White Dance.
Funky track:
Relax In My Hole
Napoleon Jones
French band led by singer David Christie who released several solo albums and with Donny Donable, Keno Speller and Larry Jones. The band also released one single as the Grand Army Band.
Donny Donable was a member of Ice and the Lafayette Afro Rock Band
Keno Speller was a member of the Chris Woods Sextet, Ice, the Lafayette Afro Rock Band, Robin Kenyatta’s Free State Band and Thunderbird Service.
Larry Jones was a member of the Bobby Boyd Congress, Ice and the Lafayette Afro Rock Band.
(LP) Napoleon Jones Featruring David Christie
(Disc’AZ STEC 203)
I Love To Love (But My Baby Just Loves To Dance)/C'est La Vie (It's Not Life)/Jaywalk I/Rosie/Lazy Love
//Fame (Had To Make Me A Name)/If You Want It, Do It Yourself/I'm Ready/I'll Sing For You/Jaywalk II.
Funky tracks:
Jaywalk I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfEr7CGUhSE
Jaywalk II
Music Corporation
A South African jazz-rockband with Nippy Cripwell (bass), Manny Franciswco (drums, percussion), Sean Bergin (saxophone, flute), Paddy Powell (guitar, vocals), Allan Goldswain (piano, organ, vocals), Lofty Schultz saxophone, flute) and Eric Norgate (trumpet, flugelhorn)
Nippy Cripwell was a member of Hocus, Roots Izimpande, Scandal, Sticky Patch, Sweet Chocolate, Sweet Ride and the Waldorf String Band
Sean Bergin released a soloalbum in 2003, albums with Ernst Reyseger, Tristan Honsinger, Rogéro Bicudo and hge was a member of Abstract Truth, Alex Maguire’s Cat O’Nine Tails, the Daniele D’Agaro Adriatics Orchestra, the Domino Quartet, the Harry Miller Quartet, the ICP Orchestra, J.C. Tans + Rockets, Jango Edwards & Friends Roadhsow, Louis Moholo’s Viva La Black, the New Klookabilities, Picnic, the Barry Altschul Quartet, the Barry Altschul Quintet, the Dedication Orchestra, Trio San Francisco, the Tristan Honsinger Sextett and Tristan Honsinger This That And The Other.
Paddy Powell released a solosingle in 1972
Allan Goldswain released a solosingle in 1977 and he was a member of Hocus and Stingray.
(LP) Are You Ready?
(Date DAS 2103) 1971
Are You Ready?/Don't Ever Stop/Melody Fair/Get It//Drive My Car/In The Hollow Of Your Hand/Running Down The Highway/Pots And Pants.
Produced by Grahame Beggs (ex-member of the Shangaans)
Funky tracks:
Get It
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD5-wl5qBak
Drive My Car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crDoMyD-wYc
Running Down The Highway
The Zbigniew Namyslowski Quartet
The band of the Polish saxophonist Zbigniew Namyslowski who was a member of the Imre Köszegi Quartet, the Jazz Rockers, the Klaus Lenz Jazz & Rock Machine, the Komeda Quintet, the Krzysztof Herdzin Quintet, the New Orleans Stompers, Olish jazz Summit, Pop Workshop, the Wreckers and Zespól Jazzowy Zygmunta
(LP) 1,2,3,4…
(Dire FO 351) 1978
1, 2, 3, 4.../You And I/Straight From The Horse's Mouth//Emmalowka/Taki Sobie Waltz/Pipe Man.
Funky track:
Straight From The Horse's Mouth
Alvin Nash
Alvin Nash is Alec R. Costandinos,disco composer and producer from Cairo, Egypt
(7”) C.I.A. Man/We've Got It Going
(Crystal 006 CRY 31 870) 1976
Funky track:
C.I.A. Man
Al Prince
Obscure American artist, probably from New Orleans.
(7”) Succesful Man/The Window Pane
(Maison De Soul MS-323) 1969
Funky track:
The Window Pane
Airon
French band/project
(7”) Tumala/Love Devotion Divine
(Atlantic 10.911) 1977
written by Hugh Bullen, a bassist who was a member of Gonzalez and Wess & the Airedales
Funky track:
Love Devotion Devine
Alvin Thomas
American saxophone player who played on albums by Allen Toussaint, Browning Bryant, Frankie Miller, LaBelle and Johnny Adams
(7”) The Roach/The Streetcar
(Great Southern GS 106) 1978
Produced by John Berthelot (producer of Freddy Fender, Clifton Chenier and others)
Funky tracks:
The Roach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of9Lbpb6bHg
The Streetcar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdiqvvfWj0Q
(7”) The Hesitation/Sax-O-Soul
(Great Southern GS 102) year unknown
Produced by John Berthelot
Funky track:
Sax-O-Soul
The “V” Rangers
Austrian beat band from the 60’s with Erich Lauer, Heinz Haas,Helmut Schallgruber, Herbert Graf and Karl Haas.
Erich Lauer released two singles in the 80’s.
Herbert Graf was a member of the Untouchables.
(LP) Explosion
(Amadeo AVRS 13037) 1968
What'd I Say/Russian Spy And I/The Dock Of The Bay/Watermelon Man/Run Baby, Run/L'amour Est Bleu//Yummy, Yummy, Yummy/Those Were The Days/Tossing And Turning/If I Had Only Time/The Cat/The Great Pretender.
Funky tracks:
What'd I Say
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8bntXT1wsA
Watermelon Man
Le 25ième Regiment
Band from St. Jérome, QB, Canada with Robert Métayer (bass), Réjean Ruel (vocals, organ), Michel Desjardins (drums), Guy Limoges (guitar), Jean-Louis Leclerc (drums), Yves Ladouvceur (guitar), Maurice Métayer (drums), Karol Dicaire (guitar) Réal Latendresse (guitar), Georges Thurston (vocals), Réjean Légaré (piano), Pierre Martin (drums), Raynald Chaumont (guitar), Richard Gendreau (bass) and Tony Roman.
Georges Thurston was a member of Les Kangourous and he released a soloalbum in the 80’s and one album with Boule Noir.
Réjean Ruel was a member of Les S.T.P. and Sam-Jam
Tony Roman released soloalbums in the 60’s and he was a member of Ouba, Reels Psychadeliques, Tony Roman Cinq and Tony Roman et ses Dauphins.
(7”) Ballade/Toute All-Dres
(Revolution R-2029) 1970
Funky track:
Toute All-Dres
Alice Swoboda
Singer-songwriter from Atlanta
(7”) I Think It’s Time You Were Mine/I’m Going Down
(Note 7101) 1970
Produced by Jesse Jones (who released somne solosingles) and Bill Barrow and arranged by Wade Marcus (who released two soloalbums in the 70’s)
Funky track:
I Think It's Time You Were Mine
Alberto Vázquez
A Mexican singer and actor. He recorded more than a 100 albums and acted in 36 films.
(LP) Vol. 14
(Musart EDM 1468) 1970
Mi Viejo/La Ruleta De La Vida/La Señal/Todos Los Dias Contigo/Gracias Por Que?/Me Estas Envenenando//Herido/Baja Señor/Ya No Me Vuelvo A Enamorar/Todos Hablan/Que Es El Amor/Dónde Estás Tú Susi.
Funky track:
La Ruleta De La Vida
Andrea Vereen & the St. Marks Choir
American gospelchoir from Florida conducted by Andrea Vereen, the wife of singer, dancer and actor Ben Vereen.
(LP) Oh, Say You Can See
(Peacock PLP-59202) 1974
Who Is He/(Listen To The) Moanin' Prayer/Sister Mary Lockley/What Have You Done (For Your Master)//Calvary/I Feel Good/Oh, Say Can You See/Joy Bells.
Produced by Lee Young (brother of saxophonist Lester Young) and Tony May.
Funky tracks:
Who Is He
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv2Cxy2hfSY
(Listen To The) Moanin' Prayer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKmWczhBF4Y
Calvary
Albert Verrecchia
French composer who moved to Italy in the 60’s. He was a member of I Pirañas and Les Lemons.
(LP) Ritmico Moderno
(CAM CML 131) 1977
Leave It Behind/Escape/In The Space/Discoteque Music/In The Country//Gang Leader/Season Of Assassins/Dancing/Upsetting/Gang Leader.
Funky tracks:
Discotheque Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmapqGaephI
Dancing
Albertina Walker
American gospel singer, nicknamed “The Queen Of Gospel Music”. She was a member of the Caravans and the Sisters Of Glory
(LP) God Is Love
(Polydor PD 5201) 1975
Love Is God, Almighty/Rusty Ole Halo/He Looked Beyond My Fault/Better Way/Mountain Railroad//Just A Closer Walk With Thee/Jehovah Is His Name/Holdin' On/Not My Will/So Glad.
Funky track:
Holdin' On
Tony Ashley
Soul singer from Kansas City who was a member of Tony Ashley & the Delicates.
(7”) All Along I’ve Loved You/I’ll Never Be Satisfied (released as Tony Ashly)
(Decca 32240) 1967
Produced by Ellis C. Taylor
Funky track:
I'll Never Be Satsified
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awERasoGUIM
(7”) Just A Taste/I’ll Go Crazy
(Decca 732520) 1968
Arranged by Willie Mitchell
Funky track:
Just A Taste
William Eaton
American producer and arranger who worked with Roberta Flack, Patti Austin, Ralph MacDonald and Bobbi Humphrey.
(LP) Struggle Buggy
(Marlin 2211) 1977
Struggle Buggy (Characters)/Friends And Lovers/Just Can't Turn Down//Brand New Lover/Time And Love/Elevator To The Stars/Conjure Woman.
With: the Brecker Brothers, Ralph MacDonald, Steve Gadd and Tom Scott
Funky tracks:
Struggle Buggy (Characters)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTFZm-1NeCA
Conjure Woman
Takao Naoi
Japanese studio guitarist and arranger who was a member of Breath By Breath, The Kosuke Ichihara All Stars, Love Live Life, Nobuo Hara & his Sharps & Flats and You & the Explosion Band.
(LP) In The Mood
(Toshiba TP-60181) 1976
In The Mood/Blue Moon/Our Day Will Come/Caravan//Moon River/Spinning Wheel/Day By Day/Dream.
Funky track:
In The Mood
Alan Sorrenti
Italian singer and composer
(LP) Figli Delle Stelle
(EMI 3C 064-18312) 1977
Figli Delle Stelle/Donna Luna/Passione/Notte Di Stelle/E Tu Mi Porti Via/Un Incontro In Ascensore/Casablanca/C'È Sempre Musica Nell'Aria/Tu Sei Un'Aquila E Va.
With Jay Graydon (guitar) and David Foster (keyboards)
Funky tracks:
Un Incontro In Ascensore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyGY-VTFcMQ
Casablanca
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNirpLx5bK4
Tu Sei Un'Aquila E Va
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsk-V4K7vcA
(LP) L.A. & N.Y
(EMI 3C 064-62662) 1979
Tu Sei L'unica Donna Per Me/Per Sempre Tu/Dancing In My Heart/Provaci//Look Out/Take A Chance/Love Fever.
Funky track:
Take A Chance
Tina
French singer Maguy Banon
(7”) Tu M’as Bien Trop Fait Pleurer/Ils Croient S'Aimer Ils Ont Raison
(La Compagnie S 019) 1969
The A-side is a cover of the Doors song Light My Fire
Produced by Norbert Saada.
Funky track:
Tu M'as Bien Trop Fait Pleurer
The Tornadoes
An obscure American soulband.
(7”) Won’t You Forgive/Feel Like A Fool
(Magic Touch 3001) 1972
Produced by Bob Kaider and Lennie LaCour
Funky track:
Won't You Forgive
The Music Corporation
South African band with Nippy Cripwell (bass), Manny Francisco (drums, percussion), Sean Bergin (flute, saxophone), Lofty Schuktz (flute, saxophone), Paddy Powell (guitar, vocals), Allan Goldswain (piano, organ, vocals), Eric Norgate (trumpet, flugelhorn)
Nippy Cripwell was a member of Hocus, Roots Izimpande, Scandal, Sticky Patch, Sweet Chocolate, Sweet Ride andf the Waldorf String Band
Sean Bergin released a soloalbum in 2003 and was a member of Abstract Truth, Alex Maguire’s Cat O’Nine Tails, the Daniele D’Agaro Adriatics Orchestra, the Domino Quartet, the Harry Miller Quintet, the ICP Orchestra, J.C. Tans + Rockets, Jango Edwards & Friends Roadshow, Louis Moholo’s Viva La Black, the New Klookabilities, Picnic, the Barry Altschul Quartet, the Barry Altschul Quintet, the Dedication Orchestra, Trio San Francisco, the Tristan Honsinger Sextett and Tristan Honsinger This That And The Other.
Paddy Powell released a solosingle in 1972.
Alan Goldswain released a solosingle in 1977 and was a member of Hocus and Stingray
(LP) Are You Ready?
(Date DAS 2103) 1971
Are You Ready?/Don't Ever Stop/Melody Fair/Get It//Drive My Car/In The Hollow Of Your Hand/Running Down The Highway/Pots And Pants.
Produced by Grahame Beggs (ex-Shangaans)
Funky tracks:
Drive My Car
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crDoMyD-wYc
Running Down The Highway
The Gerhard Narholz Orchestra
Orchestra of the Austrian composer, arranger and conductor Gerhard Narholz who was a member of Norman Candler & his Magic Strings, Orchester Norman Candler, the Otto Sieben Orchestra, the Sammy Burdsen Group and Walt Rockman & his Synthesizer Band.
(LP) Pearls
(Studio One S.O. 39) 1976
This Is My Way/For Lovers Only/Pearls/Face To Face/Rainbow Melody/Day Dreams//I Miss Your Kiss/In Love Forever/Pop Message/If Love Is Young/Miami Flip/Say Yes.
Funky tracks:
In Love Forever
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3k3Dub7yF4
Say Yes
Los Naufragos
Beat band from Argentina with Pajarito Zaguri, Quinque Villanueva, Gervasio Viera and Roberto Fats Fernández
Pajarito Zaguri released a couple of soloalbums and was a member of La Barra De Choclate, los Beatniks, Piel De Pueblo and Rockal y la Cria.
Quinque Villanueva released four soloalbums.
Roberto Fats Fernández released five soloalbums.
(LP) Los Naufragos
(CBS 8.972) 1969
Quedate Piola Vicente/Estoy Herido (I've Been Hurt)/Déjenme Vivir En Paz/Esa Mujer/No Debes Llorar Myas/Último Día Del Mes//Zapatos Rotos/Solo Tú (Honey Do)/Yo En Mi Casa Y Ella En El Bar/Si Nadie Hay Como Tú (Pink Dally Rue)/Triciclo De Ruedas Cuadradas/No Creo En Ti.
Produced by Francis Smith (ex-Los In)
Funky track:
Si Nadie Hay Como Tú (Pink Dally Rue)
Alex
Alex is Alexandra Naumik Sandøy, a singer from Lithuania (Russia). She died in Olso at the age of 64.
(LP) Alex
(Mercury 6317 508) 1977
Flying High (You & I)/Somebody's Song/Love Is For The Birds/Baby I Need To Love You/Heartbreak Queen//Love Is The Victim/Losing Hand/Give Love A Chance/Street Walkin' Woman/Lock All The Gates.
Produced by Svein Gundersen
Funky tracks:
Flying High (You & I)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDL4GjQ5FA0
Love Is The Victim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H-8FZH1dW8
Losing Hand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPW5saY5uw8
(LP) Handle With Care
(Mercury 9114 204) 1977
Listen To The Music/Funky Donkey/Only You Can Make Me Stronger/I Won't Hold You Down/One More Saturday Night//Davy/Baby You've Been Good For Me/Feel A Love/I Gotta Feel Something.
Funky tracks:
Listen To The Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d14qh_scaK4
Funky Donkey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoXpZUCiJKI
(LP) Hello I Love You!
(Mercury 6317 510) 1979
Magic In The Air/Only You Can Make Me Stronger/Keep It Up/Lonely Night/Rock Machine//Hello I Love You/Baby Baby/Disco Shaker/People Need Freedom/Shoeshine.
Produced by Mike Hurst
Funky track:
Magic In The Air
Alain Bongo
Gabonese President since 2009.
(LP) A Brand New Man
(United Artists UA-LA 902-G) 1978
Brand New Man/A Summer With You/Bessie (We Love You/One Day In Your Life//Gonna Fly Now (Theme From "Rocky")/Where Are You/Please Take Me Home/I Wanna Stay With You/September.
Produced by Fred Wesley
Funky tracks:
Brand New Man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODjTeZmuc6M
Gonna Fly Now (Theme From "Rocky")
Alan Caddy
British studio guitarist and producer who was a member of Johnny Kidd & the Pirates and the Tornados.
(LP) England’s Top 20Smash Hits – 1
(Pronit SXL 1026) 1974
Hell Raiser/Tie A Yellow Ribbon/Hello, Hello I'm Back Again/Drive-In Saturday/See My Baby Jive//All Because Of You/Brother Louie/My Love/And I Love You So/Wonderful Dream.
Funky track:
Brother Louie
Oliver Nelson & Steve Allen
American saxophonist Oliver Nelson and pianist and comedian Steve Allen.
Oliver Nelson was a member of Cannonball Adderley & his Orchestra, the Joe Newman Quintet, the Lem Winchester Sextet, Quincy Jones & his Orchestra and the Quincy Jones Big Band.
(LP) Soulful Brass
(Impulse! A-9168) 1968
Torino/Sound Machine/Goin' Out Of My Head - Can't Take My Eyes Off You/Spooky/125th Street & 7th Avenue/Green Tambourine//(Sittin On) The Dock Of The Bay/Goin' Great/Things I Should Have Said/Go Fly A Kite/Melissa/Last Night (Was A Bad Night).
With Tom Scott
Funky tracks:
125th Street & 7th Avenue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aRICbm1UAw
Spooky
Albertina Walker & the Caravans
American gospel group with Albertina Walker (see above) and Loleatta Holloway as one of the members.
(LP) Think About It
(HOB HBX 2111) 1969
Where He Leads Me/I Will Give Thanks Unto The Lord/The Beatitudes/How I Got Over/God Is Not Dead/Remember Me/Joy Like A River//He'll Do What You Ask Him To Do/I Believe-Think About It/Jesus Will Fix It/I Won't Be Back/Old Rugged Cross.
Funky track:
I Believe - Think About It
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s66RTm9HZ7w
(LP) Freedom
(Jewel LPS 0057) 1972
Nobody Like Jesus/He Changed/God So Loved The World/I Believe In Music/Freedom/Safety Zone//It Pays To Serve Jesus/What Cliffs Of Dover/Get Together Medley/I Know Who Holds Tomorrow/How Do You Feel/Impossible Dream.
Funky track:
Nobody Like Jesus
Andre Williams
American rhythm & blues singer from Bessemer, Alabama. He is famous for writing the song “Bacon Fat”. He was a member of the Don Juans, the Five Dollars, velvet Hammer and Dre-Mic.
(7”) The Stroke/Humpin’, Bumpin’ And Thumping
(Checker 1187) 1967
Produced by Monk Higgins
Funky tracks:
The Stroke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwKOYmcYL-s
Humpin', Bumpin' And Thumping
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_l-B3QL75Y
(7”) It’s Gonna Be Fine In ‘69/Do The Popcorn
(Checker 1214) 1969
Funky tracks:
It's Gonna Be Fine In '69
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vst8n7hFcqA
Do The Popcorn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgMGw68FjVE
(7”) Girdle Up (vocal)/Girdle Up (instrumental)
(Checker 1219) 1969
Funky tracks:
Girdle Up (vocal)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2bl7eAGsYU
Girdle Up (instrumental)
The New Marketts
American instrumental band a.k.a. the Marketts with Tommy Tedesco (guitar), Plas Johnson (saxophone), Earl Palmer (drums), Hal Blaine (drums), Rene Hall (guitar), Jimmy Gordon (drums), Carol Kaye (bass), Michael Z. Gordon and Leon Russell (piano)
Tommy Tedesco released several soloalbums in the 60’s and 70’s and he was a member of the Harry May Orchestra, the Dave Pell Octet, Eddie Cano & his Sextet, Emil Richards & the Microtonal Blues Band, Lalo Schifrin & Orchestra, the Avalanches, the Catalinas, the In Group, the Piltdown Men, the Wrecking Crew, the Thomas Tedesco Quartet, the Tommy Tedesco Quintet and the Tommy Tedesco Trio.
Plas Johnson released two soloalbums and he was a member of B. Bumble & the Stingers, Benny Carter & his Orchestra, Bobby Troup & his Stars Of Jazz, the Ernie Fields Orchestra, the Googie Rene Combo, Henry Mancini & his Orchestra, the Herb Ellis-Ray Brown Sextet, the Herschel Burke Gilbert Orchestra, Johnny Beecher & his Buckingham Road Quintet, Neal Hefti & his Jazz Pops Orchestra, Nelson Riddle & his Orchestra, the Pete Rugolo Orchestra, Plas Johnson & his Orchestra, the Plas Johnson Quartet, Ray Anthony & his Orchestra, the Ray Johnson Combo, the Rene Hall Trio, the Gene Harris All Star Big Band, the Hanna-Fontana Band, the Johnson Brothers’ Combo, the Storms, the Strollers, the Wrecking Crew, Van Alexander & his Orchestra and the Wild Bill Davis Super Trio.
Earl Palmer released two soloalbums in the 60’s and was a member of B. Bumble & the Stingers, Barney Kessel & his men, Buddy Collette & his Swinging Shepherds, the Buddy Collette Septet, the Bumps Blackwell Orchestra, Carol Kaye & the Hitmen, Crescent City Gold, Dave Bartholomew & his Orchestra, the Googie Rene Combo, the Herschel Burke Gilbert Orchestra, Jack Collier & his Charley Boppers, the Jack Martin Octette, Jerry Cole & his Spacemen, Lalo Schifrin & Orchestra, Little Richard & his Band, Mr. Gasser & the Weirdos, Neal Hefti & his Jazz Pops Orchestra, Percy Faith & his Orchestra, the Rene Hall Trio, the Earl Palmer Trio, the Howard Roberts Quartet, the In Group, the Kickstands, the Monterey Jazz Festival Orchestra and the Strollers.
Hal Blaine released soloalbums in the 60’s and was a member of Mr. Gasser & the Weirfos, the Avalanches, the Catalinas, the Glaciers, the Good Guys, the Knights, the Raiders, the Willie Burgundy Five, the Wrecking Crew and the Zodiac.
Rene Hall released 5 solosingles in the 50’s and was a member of B. Bumble & the Stingers, the Bumps Blackwell Orchestra, Carol Kaye & the Hitmen, Earl Bostic & his Orchestra, Earl Hines & his Orchestra, the Ernie Fields Orchestra, Joseph Robichaux & his New Orleans Rhythm Boys, Quincy Jones & his Orchestra, the Rene Hall Band, the Rene Hall Trio, Rene Hall’s Orchestra and the Pets.
Jimmy Gordon released an album withhis Jazznpops Band and was a member of Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, Derek & the Dominos, Friends In England, Johnny Rivers & his L.A. Boogie Band, the Mike Post Coalition, the Souther-Hillman-Furay band, the Wsrecking Crew and Traffic.
Carol Kaye released two soloalbums in the 70’s and was a member of Bill Plummer & the Cosmic Brotherhood, Carol Kaye & the Greasy Bass Blues Band, Carol Kaye & the Hitmen, Lalo Schifrin & Orchestra, Mr. Gasser & the Weirdos, Quincy Jones & his Orchestra, Spiders Webb, the Glaciers, the Wrecking Crew and the Zodiac.
Michael Z. Gordon was a member of Mike Gordon & the Agates, the Dee Jayes and the Routers.
Leon Russell released numerous solo albums.
(LP) Step On It
(Calliope CAL 7003) 1977
Soul Coaxing/Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (You Have Never Been In Love)/Smile Happy/African Lightning/Out Of Limits//City Nights/No Matter What Shape/Pinada/Tears Behind The Mask/Balboa Blue.
Produced by Joe Saraceno.
Funky track:
Tears Behind The Mask
Newban
American band who later transformed into Atlantic Starr with Sharon Bryant (vocals), David Lewis (vocals), Jonathan Lewis (keyboards), Wayne Lewis (vocals), Koran Daniels (saxophone), William Suddeeth III (trumpet), Clifford Archer (bass), Joseph Phillips (percussion) and Porter Carroll Jr. (drums)
Sharon Bryant released a soloalbum in 1989 and she was a member of Atlantic Starr, Donald Taylor & the New Dimension Singers and the Honeybellz.
Jonathan Lewis was a member of Atlantic Starr and the Lewis Brothers.
Clifford Archer was a member of Atlantic Starr.
Joseph Phillips was a member of Atlantic Starr
Porter Carroll Jr. was a member of Atlantic Starr and the Funk/Soul Brothers.
(LP) Newban
(Guinness GNS 36004) 1977
Father Time/Why Did You Desert Me?/Central ParkFatback Sally /Magic Lady/Mellow Days, Easy Nights/Hungry Grin/Home With You.
Produced by Malcom Addey
Funky tracks:
Why Did You Desert Me?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yQoMk0zhyQ
Mellow Days, Easy Nights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaEpg2RM9-Y
(LP) Newban 2
(Guinness GNS 36017) 1977
Greenburgh/Rhythm & Rhyme/Find a Place to Live/If I Could (Make You Mine)//Fine Woman/Easin' Through/Free Your Mind.
Funky track:
If I Could (Make You Mine)
Andre Williams & his Orchestra
see Andre Williams
(7”) Rib Tip’s (Part 1)/Rib Tip’s (Part 2)
(Avin A-103) 1967
Funky tracks:
Rib Tip's(Part 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV4DaCe-sHA
Rib Tip's (Part 2)