I love me some funk. But I notice that, as a genre, it's usually buried as a sub-category of some other style; R&B, Urban, Dance, whatever. So, I'm wondering, have I grown to dig a music style that has become so underground that it's more obscure than jazz?

Jazz, being the wierd doodlybop shit, not that Kenny G quiet-storm crap. But, well, I spose that counts as jazz too right?

Cast your vote. Which one is more popular do you think? And no, you can not vote BOTH. You must choose, young skywalker.

My favorite jazz is funky. so... FUNK

i prefer funk, i guess because it has more soul/rock influences, and because i can follow the melodies and rhythms easier. i've always had a difficult time with jazz, with a few exceptions (most notably, coltrane) - i know that skillwise, it's really impressive stuff - it just makes me crazy to listen to it for too long...funk, however, i can flow with much easier.

<~~~~~ Check the name.

F-U-N-K!!

I was rasied on Both so i have an equal love for....

CinisterCee said:

good answer

co-sign

FUNK...the whole funk...and nothing but the funk!

deb's got the funk, (she's got it) she's got the funk, yeah!


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I love both, but jazz covers far more of the music spectrum and has much deeper levels.

Jazz definetly comes in more forms than "doodleybop shit" or Kenny G..... Would you call Sade's "Is it a crime?" Doodleybop shit?

otan said:

see http://www.prince.org/msg/8/131435

But, in my case---Jazz/Funk---most of my favorite artists kinda do a little of both....

I pledge my groovaleigance to the funk
The United Funk of Funkadelica
Of Dey Funk
4 Day funk
To dey funk
With the United Funk we can fly....

Funk moves my soul.

Jazz does too but not with the intensity as Funk

Hmmm, this is really tough. I probably listen to funk more often but when I'm in the mood for jazz it moves me more than any other type of music. I really like the cross-pollinations of the two though and most of my favorite artists have a little of both. I know it's a cop-out, but I just can't choose. I guess you could say I lean closer to funk cuz I'm in the mood for it more often but I have an equal respect/appreciation/overall fondness for both.

If you like them both...you don't have to choose.
Just go with your mood.

Can't have steak everyday...sometimes ya want a little chicken
Vegan version:
Can't have Tofu everyday...sometimes ya want...um...a different bean

Definately FUNK

Since following the grand timeline it could be said that Jazz begat Funk, i'd prefer the Momma rather than the Baby.

Also, Jazz really isn't weird unless you don't understand it.

If through music my ultimate destination was money and fame, then Jazz would not be the vehicle I would choose. If through music my ultimate destination was to improve my musicianship within the art form, imo, Jazz requires the most dedication to one's chosen instrument coupled with the ability to think on your feet (improvisation).

As intimated in the Ken Burns JAZZ documentary, the ordeal of the Jazz musician is having to create a "masterpiece by midnight"...every night.

Short answer: JAZZ

tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm

WE WANT THE FUNK!!!!!

Jazz. Give me the John Coltrane Quartet any day.

jazz..hands down...

Don't get me wrong there nothing wrong with a little variety sometimes. Jazz is cool but can be to mellow. This is why I live be the quote below.

" I want the funk, the whole funk, nothing but the funk."

Exactly. I can deal with a little jazz sometimes but only if it has a little swing to it. When it gets too mellow, it's time for me to go.

Gimme the F-U-N-K, but I dig jazz as well.

FUNGK
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Hotlegs said:

Sounds like you've been victimized by Snooze jazz.

Try this...



...Thrust - Herbie Hancock

FUNK in the hands of JAZZ professionals.

Even the "mellow" tune (Butterfly) of the 4 doesn't stay that way throughout.
If you make it through Spank-A-Lee you'll be hooked.
Should be on every funkateer's mandatory listening list.

tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm

theAudience said:

Ok, the Headhunters Album by Herbie Hancock is and Feel by George Duke are the exceptions.

It's all Music to me, ...
Labels are so limiting to music when it's evolving constantly. There's Jazz that I dig , and Funk, but I gotta choose, so I'm going with the Jazz genre as it's BIGGER in range. The voodoo of Funk , with it's scratch guitar rhythms gets me as the one part of Funk I can't pass by as a groove. Funk is very grounding I feel. Jazz the opposite, ethereal.