Soul / Funk Jazz - CD Reviews (220)
In the middle 70s, Esther Phillips, a fine jazz-tinged blues/R&B singer (who, while a still teen, sang with the Johnny Otis Show as Little Esther) was ready for something o…
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A perfect blend of contemporary jazz blending elements of free-form and impressionist motifs, Canada's jazz group, Metalwood, is an exciting listening adventure featuring f…
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Seeing as the now nearly extinct 45 RPM record was once the major medium for rock, R&B/soul and pop, there are many LP and CD collections available of obscure tracks by eve…
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Blessed with an infectious, groove-oriented sound that all but dares the listener to resist the urge to leave his seat and shake his thing on the dance floor, Soulive very …
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This compilation reveals Oneness of Juju to be one of the most underrated jazz / jazz funk bands of the USA. Oneness of Juju (previously Juju) were from the Richmond, Virgi…
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Modern Groove Syndicate, a Richmond, Va.-based quintet, shares a bit of its unusual sound in the form of a six-track self-titled album.Joel DeNunzio, Todd Herrington, Da…
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For some lively soul and funk jazz, take a listen to Sharon Jones, and go DAP-DIPPIN' WITH SHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGS. The CD has a total 10 songs with an introduction.…
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When you think of something as small, medium or large, the immediate thought process describes something to wear, eat or the relative size of an object or person. Seldom wo…
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Los Hombres Calientes have out done themselves with this one, "Vol 3 New Congo Square," is a great CD, it has an eclectic blend of jazz and old fashioned funk by way of New…
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Enter organist James Taylor and Co., ready to get the groove on.... they do! Yvonne Yanney, featured vocalist, carries these tracks very well indeed. So many memories ar…
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As I listened to the opening track, "Back It Up," I remembered the Crusaders. The sophisticated funk is there with some of the same dynamic interplay between horn section, …
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Saxophonist Bill Evans has always been one that can lay down an easy soul groove that makes you feel good all night long. That groove continues with his newest release "Sou…
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Is it Rock? Is it Jazz? Is it Funk? Is it Hip - Hop? It's a mixture of all of these and a heck of a lot of energy. Greg Kurstin who has played with such notables Bobby Hutc…
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On his new self-titled CD, Eddie M. shines, like a multifaceted gem. After years touring with names like Prince, Sheila E., Teena Marie, and most recently Eric Benet, Eddie…
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Saxophonist Antonio Hart has one of the most adventurous albums of his brief decade-long career as a leader in "Ama Tu Sonrisa." While the heretofore Cannonball Adderley-in…
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If you are a fan of Jazz Funk you'll definitely enjoy The Psychic Horns, brought together by Whaling City Sound. With Dan Moretti on Sax, John Allmark on trumpet and John W…
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Seemingly eclipsed by jazz organ master Jimmy Smith, organist Jimmy McGriff has nevertheless managed to find his own voice in the so-called soul-jazz genre. On Feelin' It, …
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3 of the 4 members of MODEREKO are members of Bruce Hornsby’s band. The band’s genesis came about during spare time while on tour. Molo recruited his friend Kobza, and they…
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Jafar Barron's The Free-Bop movement is yet another attempt to create a hybrid of jazz and rap. If I sound a touch cynical, it is because I am. Jazz musicians like the late…
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Have you ever bought something totally on impulse? You know, the album cover looked cool and it was on sale at Tower so you figured, "Why not?" At the very least you give t…
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