Funky Roots

[jordandance]

I was referring to "Funky Kingston", I generally like most of the tunes off that compilation although I had most of them already and I'm not into compilations.

Tomato Tomatoe.

[Guest]

the best ones?
two tracks from boris gardiner...

melting pot
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ghetto funk
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[Jason Allen]

I was referring to "Funky Kingston".

Well, that seems a bit uninformed to me. Maybe your version of "funk" is different than mine. Funk from Lee Dorsey thru to James Brown on into the 70s/80s (Parliament, Kool and the Gang, Ohio Players, etc.,etc) and on into the later go-go scene, all have a lot in common with Toots sound. And, it's not just because he called a song "Funky Kingston." ALL his material has that sound. That's the reason for "Toots in Memphis" his sound incorporates that raw groove. Just because he's well known and not obscure doesn't mean he's unfunky. Bootsy Collins was happy to contribute to Toots recent work.

[Rootsman]

Blackbyrds, Pleasure, Funk Inc, John Patton, Lonnie Liston Smith, Norman Connors, Gary Bartz

Early funk with jazz infusion Wicked

Dave

[Well Charge]

Man a Warrior - Tapper Zukie

[jordandance]

Blackbyrds, Pleasure, Funk Inc, John Patton, Lonnie Liston Smith, Norman Connors, Gary Bartz

Early funk with jazz infusion Wicked

Dave

English and around for the 90's rare groove scene perhaps?

[jordandance]

I was referring to "Funky Kingston".

Well, that seems a bit uninformed to me. Maybe your version of "funk" is different than mine. Funk from Lee Dorsey thru to James Brown on into the 70s/80s (Parliament, Kool and the Gang, Ohio Players, etc.,etc) and on into the later go-go scene, all have a lot in common with Toots sound. And, it's not just because he called a song "Funky Kingston." ALL his material has that sound. That's the reason for "Toots in Memphis" his sound incorporates that raw groove. Just because he's well known and not obscure doesn't mean he's unfunky. Bootsy Collins was happy to contribute to Toots recent work.

Just don't find it funky or raw at all - as the gentleman said Potato Potatoe. As far as being uninformed about reggae funk, HA! I've been pushing this form of music for close to 15 years now, involved in various successful nights and have been consulted with on numerous comps.

some more:

Moonwalk - Count Matchukie studio 1 blank
You're No Good - Marcia Griffiths studio 1 blank
Soul Constution - Familyman blank
flipside to Lloyd Williams Is It Because I'm Black blank - a flute funk tune
Freak - Tappa Zukie 12
Get Up and Get It - Jackie Mittoo 45
Funky Jamaica - Prince Buster All Stars...

[jordandance]

Kinda got me off topic as I wouldn't include any of the above tunes in a Roots category.

[Jason Allen]

Jordandance-
For a music that espouses one love and unity, I am surprised at elitist one-upmanship that your comments demonstrate. There is no need to be rude or condescending when you differ in opinion. You could own Pressure Sounds for all I care, your comments are still uncalled for.

[picaraza]

@jordandance,
So if the Maytals' "Funky Kingston" is not "funky", what would you consider the primary influence? Disco? soul? John Denver? Jeez. Chill out.

@Jason Allen
Kudos for mentioning "Toots in Memphis"-- a terrific album. Sly and Robbie, classic STAX tunes, the Memphis Horns, producer Jim Dickinson, and Toots himself.