Patrice Rushen – Get Off (You Fascinate Me)

 Digital Crate Digging Continues per Music Monday, we were Afternoon Jazzing and O-Dog Day Partying but we're getting ready to drop this funk like it's heavy! 

The saga / struggle continues as this sound is weaponized for the ongoing battles! we kept it moving even though we had to sacrifice, we're ready to drop this funk like it's heavy! 

What's the outlook /  perspective, positive or negative? we had to read between the lines so we could get our minds right!

Maybe this  classic funk from Patrice Rushen with her classic track Get Off (You Fascinate Me) will also help us get our minds right!! 

Check the liner notes, this song was produced by Charles Mims Jr. and  Ms. Rushen plus written by  Fred Washington, and none other than  Gerald Albright along with Patrice Rushen!

Check it out y'all; I could tell Mr. Washington had something to do with the track, that bass is thumping! 

The Crusaders ‎– Rural Renewal

Digital Crate Digging Continues per this Saturday Night Fever segment..

We’re broadcasting live from a remote outpost out off of I-20 in Atlanta, can you dig it?

Earlier, I was cruising on this country road out off of I-20, spotted a lot of folk horseback riding..

…enjoying the sunshine and blue skies down here in Atlanta, leaving the shelter in place for a minute or two, slipping / sliding..

CDC guidelines followed, masks worn social distancing practiced along with an abundance of caution..

City guidelines followed back in the day per urban renewal? black neighborhoods eradicated, replaced with skyscrapers and interstates; these days? gentrification..

Please!! signs given by The Crusaders with Rural Renewal, from there2003 album of the same name?

Check out the players and the track, even assisted by Eric Clapton on the guitar! for the course that’s par!! it’s all game..

Check this out at The Crusaders ‎– Rural Renewal

Al Jarreau – I Must Have Been A Fool

Digital Crate Digging Continues per the Humpday Extravaganza!! We’re listening to this funky track from the late great Al Jarreau called I Must Have Been A Fool!  The late great George Duke is on the keyboards!! Check out the other players and the track..

Arranged By [Vocals] – Bill Champlin
Backing Vocals – Bobby Kimball, Josie James, Lynn Davis, Phil Perry
Bass – “Ready” Freddie Washington
Drums – John “JR” Robinson
Guitar [Lead] – Michael Landau
Guitar [Rythm] – Paul Jackson Jr.
Keyboards [Synclavier] – George Duke
Lead Vocals – Al Jarreau
Synthesizer [Emu 2] – Bill Champlin
Synthesizer [Tx816, D550, Emu 3, Moog Bass Drum Program] – Dennis Matkosky
Written-By – Bill Champlin, Dennis Matkosky
 
Al Jarreau – I Must Have Been A Fool | Whats Really Going On?

East Bay Rhythm -- Mud Rat

Random Thoughts From A Brotha: East Bay Rhythm -- Mud Rat: Sunday Jazz Continues, but digital crate digging will be a major factor.. Always looking for the obscure, making sure the funk is pure!! i...

Herb Alpert – Manhattan Melody

Digital Crate Digging Continues on this #ThrowbackThirstyThursday. We’re cooling out in the lab listening to this smooth track from Herb Alpert called Manhattan Melody. Check out the players and the track…

• Congas, Bongos – Eddie “Bongo” Brown
• Drums – John Robinson
• Guitar – Melvin “Wah Wah” Watson
• Bass – Freddie Washington
• Harp – Gayle Levant
• Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa
• Piano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Michel Colombier
• Producer, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Backing Vocals, Clavinet – Michael Stokes
• Producer, Trumpet, Vocals, Piano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Clavinet – Herb Alpert
• Synthesizer – Steve Porcaro
• Vibraphone, Marimba – Julius Wechter

 Herb Alpert – Manhattan Melody | Whats Really Going On?

Bernard Purdie – Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get

Sunday Jazz Continues!! we’re checking out Bernard Purdie with his version of the Dramatics classic  Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get. Check out the players and the track. Let’s Go!!

• Bass – Freddie Washington
• Drums – Bernard Purdie
• Guitar – Melvin Sparks
• Organ – Jeff Levine
• Percussion – Pancho Morales
• Saxophone – Charlie Brown , Houston Person

 Bernard Purdie – Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get | Whats Really Going On?