Awesome record James… love the vibe.
Reminds me a little of St Germain the French producer. I believe his genre is nu-jazz.
This record is a little funkier… i like it. 
I imagine there is a lot of crossover between Funk and Latin/Brazilian styles.
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I rediscovered this gem, definitely one for the jazz/funk list:
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Hi Hayden,
Looking forward to hear more about whats planned for Funk music 
Are there any plans for a few maybe R&B, New Soul tutorials ?
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Awesome @ariel! Anything in particular you have in mind you would like to see covered in funk? I also like a bit of neo soul (mainly the likes of Maxwell, Jill Scott & Erykah Badu). There are so many cross-overs in the styles 
Hi @anon84688975,
It’s hard for me to think of something specific, maybe Lonnie Liston Smith he mixes Jazz with Funk a lot and I very much like his style from the 70’s with the Fender Rhodes 
Yea I also like Erykah Badu (saw her in London a year ago), Maxwell and Jill Scott.
Lately I been listening to some new New Soul Groups from the UK which are very groovy:
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Thanks @ariel! I don’t know these, will check them out after work later. I love the Rhodes too - sadly can’t afford one, but I do use a very good virtual Rhodes software plug in through my MIDI keyboard (Lounge Lizard, best of the few I have tried).
Interestingly, I was discussing LLS with @Hayden the other day! I have never seen him live, though I do know he has been playing in the UK till fairly recently I think.
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Yes. I have seen Lonnie Liston Smith live in a place called “HideAway” a few years back in South London somewhere (don’t remember exactly where I’m not from London).
BTW - I came across a video in YouTube a guy made a nice rendition for a Lonnie Liston Smith song called “Garden Of Peace” and he posted the lead sheet for it. It’s very nice and easy to play even to a newbie player such as me 
Here it is:
He also was kind enough to share the lead sheet in the video details in the link above on his Google Drive
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Thanks for this Ariel! In the next few months I will do a LLS transcription or two by ear. So thanks for the inspiration 
‘A Chance For Peace’ is quite simple in its chords and structure giving plenty of space for some improvisation. So I think I will start with that.
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Yes more to be announced on this soon Ariel.
@anon84688975 and myself have been discussing it and I will loop you into our conversations and developments from now on.
Any other funk enthusiasts here in the forum?.. let me know and we can share our insights and ideas to create something awesome.
Short answer is yes.
I think we should create a separate website for this. I can build websites in a matter of hours so no problems there 
The whole neo-soul, R&B-esque style of playing is such a unique and awesome sound, and my feeling is that whilst there are similarities in the underlying theory, it is its own beast which I think warrants it’s own platform.
Again I’ll loop you in on any developments here Ariel 
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Ed Motta lovely fusion (jazz funk blues latin … even some steely dan style) and such a funny guy and hedonist , speaking about his love of food and wine between all songs during a whole gig …lovely moment it was … like sharing a moment in his living room …very unique concert
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Came across this recording today. Very relaxing and enjoyable Jazz Rock, Fusion not sure really what it is
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@ariel Wow! And that’s just the cover… 
Talk about energetic, and varied. That playing is immense. I like that Ray Barretto is on percussion too.
Just looked him up on Discogs - really quite active in the 70s. Wonder if his other albums are similar.
Ryo Kawasaki is an unsung and (in my opinion) quite under-rated jazz guitarist, with leanings towards funk, fusion and soul. He’s still out there doing it in his early 70s.
Anyhow, I’ve been discovering some of his material, of which this is possibly the best known. I’m going to add a breakdown and transcription of this to my ‘to do’ list once I’ve finished with my busy work/further study period - thankfully the end is in sight! (sadly not for work altogether, mind …
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Hope you enjoy this:
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Possibly with leanings towards soul jazz , but with funk stylings including the emphasis on the one, funk’s ‘calling card’ 
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Awesome record James… it has such a strong groove.
It’s amazing how there’s so many different rhythmic layers going on between the drums, bass, harmony, improvisation, and other embellishments, and they are all locked into that groove so tightly… Brilliant! 
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They just don’t make 'em like this anymore…sigh! 
Maybe there’s a gap in the market for you then James!
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Haha! Maybe someday Hayden!
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Great find, James. I’m a great fan of Groove Holmes. Holmes is incredible on On Basie’s Bandstand as well. Besides Groove Holmes, you should check out Jimmy McGriff, Jack McDuff, Don Patterson (especially with Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons), Big John Patton, and Larry Young. Maybe not all funk but some major players, especially Larry Young.
For a bit of funk, you might like Jim Alfredson. He works the midwest as a sideman and has his own group, Organissimo. Here’s an original he did to showcase the Hammond SK2. I have one and am trying to get a handle on it, a part of the reason I’m here at PianoGroove.
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And you might like to listen to a full session. I just came across this today. Not all funk, but most of it you’ll probably like. There are younger guys keeping with the funk tradition.
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