Funk Brothers Music

dig Me Some Isley Brothers they always balanced out the Funk&The Slow-Jams are No Joke.this Collection Highlights there Timeless Slow Jams.romantic&right on point.there Impact on Music hasn't gotten half the due I feel they deserve to me.Another knock out collection from The Isley Brothers.

I don't even think it's important to know what the Isely Brothers are singing about, their songs, their voice, and the synthesis of both ends up as this silky smooth song that you can't help but sing. "Caravan of Love" is my favorite on this CD. This track is so liquid that it could melt right into a wineglass. It's inviting, the Isely Brother's urging you to "join the caravan of love." It's perfect for whatever romantic evening you have planned.

I PUT THIS CD ON AND IT RELAXES ME TOTALLY. I LISTEN TO IT WHEN I'M DOING CHORES, RELAXING IN A BUBBLE BATH, CHILLING WITH MY MAN, AND IT GETS THE JOB DONE ALL OF THE TIME. YOU CAN'T GO WRONG BY PURCHASING THIS CD. I MUST SAY THAT THIS IS MY FAVORITE CD. MOST OF THESE SONGS ARE BEFORE MY TIME, BUT THEY'RE ALL GREAT. SO, STOP READING AND BUY IT!

This CD is the best thing since seedless grapes, man! Every single song on this CD... THE BOMB! Like I said, just pop it in on random and you'll be fine... especially perfect for getting all extra cuddly with your sweetie (not that I would know). But more than anything, what makes this CD a winner... TRACK #5. It's all about track #5.
If you're an Isley Brothers fan, you better scoop this CD up before it's out of stock forever (you know it happens). It is really a find.

YOU WANNA SET THE MOOD RIGHT? PUT THIS CD IN BEFORE YOU GET BETWEEN THE SHEETS.

when it comes to Smooth Grooves The Isley's give up the goods here.so many Classic Jams here.the Isley's have been Badd for a Real Long Time very Soulful&deep.they cover a wide base of Styles but always give up the Flavor.this is a Must for Lovers of Smooth Sounds.

This deserves so much more than 5 stars. This is the Isley Brothers at their best. Slow Jams for the ages. From start to finish this a collection of classics that only show one aspect of their music. Even Though this only contains 10 songs, its safe to say that 9 out of the 10 can be considered some of the greatest of all-time. A must-have for anyone who loves love itself.

I had the album,Now the CD,There will never be a group like the B Brothers
I bought this becouse of the passin of Michael Brecker.
Buy this Cd,It Is The Bomb

Randy and Michael Brecker are jazz royalty, two of the most respected and most honored instrumentalists of the last three decades. Philly born and bred, their father was an attorney who also played piano. As Randy reminisced to me three years ago, "He had a piano he played as soon as he got home from work, and he had jam sessions. A lot of great musicians came over on weekends and played."

Randy himself became a teenaged local legend, playing in all kinds of settings, backing up American Bandstand teen idols and playing in jazz combos and R&B bands. He was an original member of Blood, Sweat & Tears in the late `60s and later joined his younger brother Michael in the jazz-rock horn band, Dreams.

When record mogul Clive Davis formed Arista Records in the mid `70s, the Brecker Brothers were among his first signings. Their first album quickly established them in the top tier of the funk/disco/jazz fusion market. Their single, "Sneakin' Up Behind You" placed them on the radio and on the pop charts in 1975, and Randy's frenetic rave up, "Some Skunk Funk," became a favorite among young jazz rockers.

The new compilation, Sneaking Up Behind You: The Very Best of The Brecker Brothers, kicks off with those two tunes, then winds through a brief history of the band, in the process stirring up fond memories of the latter days of the attempted jazz/rock marriage. It's an exhilarating trip, at times dated (cheesy clavinets and disco high-hat patterns) but always fiery and musically impressive. On that first album, Randy's trumpet and Michael's tenor sax were augmented in the front line by future superstar David Sanborn's distinctive alto saxophonics. Other musicians passing through the band included bassists Will Lee and Marcus Miller, drummers Harvey Mason, Lenny White and Terry Bozzio, and keysmen George Duke and Don Grolnick.

The writing was strong, the soloing incredible (Michael in particular showing the facility for which he would be come renown), the funk relentless. These guys followed in the steps of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Weather Report to lead fusion's second wave.

Originally published in Port Folio Weekly, 8/8/06.
Copyright 2006 Port Folio Weekly/Jim Newsom. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

I have been so fortunate to have been turned onto Jazz while in high school during the 70's. It was the time when so called fusion and jazz rock took the world by storm. It was also during a time when you can get into bars without being id'd and when the drinking age in NYC was 18. The jazz club scene was hot and the cover to get into the jazz clubs in the village were almost all free. I was so lucky to be turned onto the Breckers back then because they owned a club called "Seventh Avenue South" where they booked jazz and jazz fusion bands. Obviously the Breckers themselves played their frequently. This was a club where about 8 bandmembers where tightly squeezed together on a stage that was level with the floor! I saw the Breckers with Will Lee, Steve Gadd, Hiram Bullock or Steve Kahn, Paul Shafer on keyboards. They cooked. Their solos were out of this world! I was so saddened to hear about Michael. What a loss of a great legend. I recommend all of their recordings. The interplay between both brothers was incomparable and cant be duplicated.

This double set has some bright moments from some great old school R&B artist. Being a West Philly man, It was great hearing Barbara Mason do her thing on Martha Reeves "My Baby Loves Me". Barbara still maintains that sexy sensual sound she revealed to us on 'Oh how it hurts" and " Yes I'm Ready" This is a great nostalgic collectors item for fans of the Motown and Phila. International Artist. It is a project conceived out of love and appreciation for their contributions to our rich African music heritage. Of course some of the artists aren't what the once were in terms of vocal power, some are surprisingly strong. ( Bunny Sigler/ Philly ) And others continue to give solid consistent powerful performances.(Ollie Woodson/Motown) Over all I think the Detroit/Motown Artist might have edged out my Philly homies by a hair in overall interpretation and performance of the Philly tunes. The Philly artist gave great performances its just that some of the Motown songs have been done to death. The brightest moments for the Philly Artist were on some of the lesser known Motown tracks like the Temptations 'Baby I Need you'. A great gift for the old school Classic R&B music lover!

If you love classic soul music of the 60s and 70s, you owe it to yourself to buy this CD. On this double CD, surviving Philly artists perform 15 classic Motown songs and vice versa. To my taste, the first CD (Philly does Motown) is distinctly superior to the second, and is the real reason to buy the CD. Both CDs are great, but the material, singing, arrangements and playing on CD One are really beyond compare. Of 15 tracks on CD One, 11 are beyond great. For me, high points track-wise begin right away with Jean Carne singing Higher Ground in a version which gives Stevie a tough run for his money. Bunny Sigler's take on Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing is likewise brilliant and a must-hear. But when you get to Ain't That Peculiar, sung by the Philly Degrees, time stops. The groove set up by Jim Williams, Charles Collins and the rest of the amazing rhythm section is for the ages. I have to say that the playing of the rhythm section in general, and Jim Williams in particular, is about as good as it gets. These grooves are spectacular, and beautifully recorded. Other high points, for me, are Phil Hurtt's version of The Girl's Alright With Me, Ted Mills' Just My Imagination, Bunny Sigler again on Ooh Baby Baby and Got to Give it Up, and Barbara Mason on My Baby Loves Me. But just about every track is a winner. BUY THIS CD!!

Celebrating two of America's most influential musical cities, this CD set has brought together some of Motown and Philly Soul's musical heavyweights. The result is a glorious 2+ hours of sonic surprises. The Funkmaster, George Clinton, crooning through "Love Won't Let Me Wait"; Bunny Sigler and Jean Carne's sizzling rendition of the Rick James Classic "Fire and Desire"; Freda Payne's melting version of 'Betcha By Golly Wow; or Phil Hurtt's big band rendition of 'The Girl's Alright' - with the Funk Brothers and/or MFSB on all 30 tracks. Unbelievable stuff! 'Soulful Tale' proves that these artists are still in the prime of their careers. It's a shame that we don't hear music like this on the radio anymore. The world is missing something by not embracing this piece of American pop history.

This CD is definitely on for the collection - a truly superb work of art from all the performers and production team. I thoroughly recommend it!!

This double CD is a must for anyone who is a fan of Soul Music. What a concept! MFSB (The Sound of Philadelphia) meets The Funk Brothers (Motown), and vice-versa!! TSOP(&D) indeed! Every single performance is simply incredible, outstanding! The music is first rate (how could it be anything less, with the fabled Funk Brothers delivering the Motown Sound, and the fabulous musicians that brought us TSOP)!!

And check out the All-Star lineup of vocalists! Jean Carne, Bobby Taylor (Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers), Russell Thompkins, Jr. (The Stylistics), The Philly Degrees (aka The Three Degrees), Bunny Sigler, Freda Payne, Ted Mills (Blue Magic), Phil Hurtt, Kathy Sledge, George (Dr. Funkenstein) Clinton, Major Harris, Lamont Dozier (of Holland-Dozier-Holland fame), and so many, many more.

Phil Hurtt and his team of producers have delivered a truly magnificent treat for the ears, and some very nourishing "food for the soul".

This is absolutely a "Must Have" for any music collection!

The documentary is being played on cable this week, and for anyone who's never seen this, you are in for a treat. The musicianship is sublime--the surviving Funk Brothers backing Joan Osbourne, 'cello --both of these ladies awesome angels--Bootsy Collins, Ben Harper, Chaka Khan...I was so absorbed that I think I actually went into the tv set and became part of the film. As incredible as the performances are the stories of the musicians, their devotion to their craft and their instruments, to playing well and playing for pleasure, to using all their creativity to produce the sound.

Of course, when you learn of their being abandoned by the dude that made money off them, learn that Jamieson bought a scalped ticket to watch Motown 25 Live then died two weeks later, you are both saddened and outraged. But I'm glad this work set the story straight.

This is a great cd, I enjoyed it very much. If your any kind of motown fan it's a must have.

Music very well done as are most vocals. Enjoyed it very much. Anyone who grew up on Motown will enjoy it.

This cd mirrors the DVD of the same title. These guys did all the backround bandwork for almost all of the motown hits. Great sound and well done. I buy copies used for friends who are awestruck upon listening to them...the Funk Bros.

I viewed this program on HBO and knew I must purchase the soundtrack. It is awesome! The music is subperb and learning about the Funk Brothers is a real piece of music history everyone who loves Motown should know.