Cat No:
CDSEWD161
Format Details: Jewel Case
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Description
A previously unreleased album by funky jazz hero Melvin Sparks. This would have been his third album for the Westbound group of labels, but after being mastered, and a limited number of acetates produced, it was pulled from the release schedules and apart from one track on a compilation (1999's Alright! Black American Dance Music From The Disco Era) was never heard. Recorded in 1976 with the finest Detroit session musicians, it pays lip service to the then-current success of disco, but doesn't pander. Instead what you get is a heavily funky, orchestrated version of his usual style, with some fine grooves and some beautiful mellow moments. The Texas-born guitarist cut his teeth in the organ-based groups of Jack McDuff, Lou Donaldson and Charles Earland before striking out on his own with a series of albums for Prestige, Eastbound and Westbound that are adored by fans of good funky jazz. This is a valuable addition to the collection. -
Tracklisting
- 1. I'm Funky Now
- 2. Disco Booty
- 3. Make It Good
- 4. Love Tones
- 5. The Truth Hurts
- 6. You're Gonna Make It
- 7. I'm Gonna Funk You Up
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