A hot new talk show has launched to take serious music enthusiasts to the corners of creative minds. Brought to you by Funknstuff.net and hosted by Scott Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on the O...of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove.

A longtime funkateer and entertainment journalist and critic, Goldfine also spent more than a decade as an L.A.-based disc jockey and created/produced/hosted the album reviews TV show “Platter Chatter” (episodes now online). “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” once again gets him in front of the camera by focusing on musicians and music industry figures associated with important funk and groove-heavy acts. The mission is to share thoughts and experiences related to guest’s musical backgrounds, creative processes, songs, records, concerts, bandmates, the business and of course the funk.

Episodes are available exclusively at Funknstuff.net and YouTube. Musicians and others allied to the field are encouraged to contact Goldfine to be featured on the program at funknstuff.net@gmail.com.

“TRUTH IN RHYTHM” salutes rhythm masters everywhere for all they have contributed to this precious art form!

Featured in this episode (Part 1 of 3): Rock and Roll Hall of Fame keyboardist, singer and composer Chris Jasper, best known for his work with the legendary Isley Brothers.
The 3-part series includes: Isley Brothers’ approach to studio sessions; dynamics and personalities within the band; how tracks were composed and constructed; how Ernie Isley’s guitar parts came together; Chris Jasper’s unique sound and approach to keyboard playing; live shows and tales from the road; favorite tracks and stories behind them; other bands and music heroes; dealing with radio crossover barriers; what it takes to play funk and why it has become more scarce; what was behind the Isley Brothers’ break-up; Isley-Jasper-Isley and solo work; what the future holds; and much more!

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this is great!

Kool!! Thanks so much!!

Here are the other two parts. There is info here possibly never shared before about the Isleys. It is the stuff I always wanted to know and if you are a long-time fan am betting it answers a lot of your own questions too.