Once upon a time, people actually went to night clubs to dance. I don’t mean jump up and down like you’re trying to assist your peristalsis, but to get down and BOOGIE to music like The Average White Band, EWF and most of all, to Tower of Power. This Funkestra has got that “what is hip” attitude; it should since saxist Lenny Pickett was a member of TOP for awhile. The pair of horn sections snap like fresh pea pods, and this collection of tunes has got a backbeat so solid that you could use it for blocks to support your GTO. Your neck will feel like it just saw a chiropractor on “Crankmaster General” and you might need some deep tissue work on your low back as you sock your pelvis out of joint on “Funky Barbarella” and the title track. This disc has more deep grooves than a 78 rpm record; you’ll play this one full blast until the cops come knocking at the door!
Wooden Hat Records