I was sorting through my vast record collection probably well over ten thousand records and came across some original rare beauties. This mix part 1 of 2 was inspired, by records left to me a few years back from my Granddad (he was a dedicated jazz funk record collector) sadly passed on to the big boss in the sky.

So I have complied large-flare, kipper-tie, fur coat wearing getups to take you back to the days when music was full of soul. Such artists as Herbie Hancock, Bobby Byrd, Jr. Walker and The All Stars influence most of the music with a cheeky blues number to finish, which is sure to have you donning a Chucky Berry air guitar and kicking your leg across the floor. If like this, then part 2 is a must. The tracklisting is below

TrackListing

1. Attention – The Apples (Freestyle Records)
2. Funky Monkey – Mandrill (Artista Records)
3. Master Funk – Watsonian Institute (DJM Records)
4. Superstition – Stevie Wonder (Motown Records)
5. Wiggle Waggle – Herbie Hanncock (Touched by the hand of…)
6. Funk Box – 45 King ()
7. Screw Your Wig On – Slave (Atlantic Recording Corp.)
8. Let’s Clean Up The Ghetto – int. Allstars, O’jays, Billy Paul (Philly Records)
9. Everybody’s Marchin’ – J. Daniel (Record Kicks 45)
10. Money – Mandre (EMI Records)
11. Practice What You Preach – The Poets of Rhythm (Record Kicks 45)
12. I Need Help – Bobby Byrd (Polygram Records)
13. Dancin’ Like They Do On Soul Train – Jr. Walker and The Allstars (Tamla Motown)
14. Brick – Albert Collins (Alligator Records)

I hope you enjoy and please leave a comment. Thanks for listening.