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what funk band had the best musicians my vote goes to mandrill probably the best musicians ever to play funk in fact their music was more fusion. | |
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prettymansson said: Roy Ayers Ubiquity!
The JBs 
George Clinton's Funkadelic/Parliament The Funk Brothers The Bar-Kays Zapp | |
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Not a true blue funkateer, but I could say the JBs and not regret it. Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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thebanishedone said: my vote goes to mandrill probably the best musicians ever to play funk in fact their music was more fusion.
While Mandrill is one of my favorite bands, I disagree that they had the best musicians. The weight of the band was mainly carried by Carlos Wilson, who is a multi-instrumentalist. Omar Mesa, the guitar player, was pretty tight as well, and so was the kyeboarder Claude Cave. But the rest of the band is rather average. Ric Wilson, the sax player, is actually a pretty bad player which you can hear in his solos. My vote goes for the James Brown Orchestra 1966- 1969. It has the most amazing musicians in Funk, among them Pee Wee Ellis (musical director, tenor sax), Maceo Parker (tenor sax), Clyde Stubblefield (drums), Jab'O Starks (drums), Melvin Parker (drums), Nate Jones (drums), Kush Griffith (trumpet), Tim Drummond (bass), Bernard Odum (bass), Waymon Reed (trumpet), St. Clair Pinckney (baritone sax), Alfonzo Kellum (guitar) and later Charles Sherrell (bass) and Fred Wesley (trombone). Part of the band were also the Flames with Bobby Byrd and Bobby Bennett. These are probably the best Funk musicians who ever played together in one band! | |
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namepeace said: Not a true blue funkateer, but I could say the JBs and not regret it.
The J.B.'s can't touch the James Brown Orchestra. In fact, the J.B.'s were rather loose and disorganized, not as tight as the Orchestra. And after their first album, Fred Wesley mainly used New York based studio musicians on the recordings, so most of the songs we know are not really the J.B.'s anyway. | |
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Have 2 be Jb. Bootsy, Maceo, ..... | |
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MrSoulpower said: thebanishedone said: my vote goes to mandrill probably the best musicians ever to play funk in fact their music was more fusion.
While Mandrill is one of my favorite bands, I disagree that they had the best musicians. The weight of the band was mainly carried by Carlos Wilson, who is a multi-instrumentalist. Omar Mesa, the guitar player, was pretty tight as well, and so was the kyeboarder Claude Cave. But the rest of the band is rather average. Ric Wilson, the sax player, is actually a pretty bad player which you can hear in his solos. My vote goes for the James Brown Orchestra 1966- 1969. It has the most amazing musicians in Funk, among them Pee Wee Ellis (musical director, tenor sax), Maceo Parker (tenor sax), Clyde Stubblefield (drums), Jab'O Starks (drums), Melvin Parker (drums), Nate Jones (drums), Kush Griffith (trumpet), Tim Drummond (bass), Bernard Odum (bass), Waymon Reed (trumpet), St. Clair Pinckney (baritone sax), Alfonzo Kellum (guitar) and later Charles Sherrell (bass) and Fred Wesley (trombone). Part of the band were also the Flames with Bobby Byrd and Bobby Bennett. These are probably the best Funk musicians who ever played together in one band! Co-sign. What year was Bootsy around? | |
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Graycap23 said: Co-sign. What year was Bootsy around?
He got Bootsy in 1970 after the majority of the JB Orchestra (including Maceo) had walked out on him. | |
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My vote goes for the James Brown Orchestra 1966- 1969. It has the most amazing musicians in Funk, among them Pee Wee Ellis (musical director, tenor sax), Maceo Parker (tenor sax), Clyde Stubblefield (drums), Jab'O Starks (drums), Melvin Parker (drums), Nate Jones (drums), Kush Griffith (trumpet), Tim Drummond (bass), Bernard Odum (bass), Waymon Reed (trumpet), St. Clair Pinckney (baritone sax), Alfonzo Kellum (guitar) and later Charles Sherrell (bass) and Fred Wesley (trombone). Part of the band were also the Flames with Bobby Byrd and Bobby Bennett .
That's my pick too. JBs are close behind though. | |
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Mint Condition gets my vote. | |
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For a group that's primarily an R&B/Funk band, i'll throw the musicians that played on these 2...
 
...Tower of Power albums into the mix. If you're talking about a group that could also play Funk, then Herbie Hancock's Headhunters band...  
...that played on these 2 albums wins hands down. Herbie Hancock - keys Bennie Maupin - woodwinds Paul Jackson - bass Bill Summers - percussion Harvey Mason - drums Mike Clark - drums tA  Tribal Disorder
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MrSoulpower said: thebanishedone said: my vote goes to mandrill probably the best musicians ever to play funk in fact their music was more fusion.
While Mandrill is one of my favorite bands, I disagree that they had the best musicians. The weight of the band was mainly carried by Carlos Wilson, who is a multi-instrumentalist. Omar Mesa, the guitar player, was pretty tight as well, and so was the kyeboarder Claude Cave. But the rest of the band is rather average. Ric Wilson, the sax player, is actually a pretty bad player which you can hear in his solos. My vote goes for the James Brown Orchestra 1966- 1969. It has the most amazing musicians in Funk, among them Pee Wee Ellis (musical director, tenor sax), Maceo Parker (tenor sax), Clyde Stubblefield (drums), Jab'O Starks (drums), Melvin Parker (drums), Nate Jones (drums), Kush Griffith (trumpet), Tim Drummond (bass), Bernard Odum (bass), Waymon Reed (trumpet), St. Clair Pinckney (baritone sax), Alfonzo Kellum (guitar) and later Charles Sherrell (bass) and Fred Wesley (trombone). Part of the band were also the Flames with Bobby Byrd and Bobby Bennett. These are probably the best Funk musicians who ever played together in one band! I love the James Brown Orchestra (or the James Brown Band) from that period, Amazing songs, James and the boys at their best. I'd even go back one year to 1965 when Papa's Got a Brand New Bag and I Got You (I Feel Good) were recorded (most of the backing band was still the same.) [Edited 11/17/07 20:32pm] PRINCE: Always and Forever
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For a funk band in a soul vein I'll go with the aforementioned James Brown Band/Orchestra. They were featured on many notable James Brown tunes and backed him live.
  
For funk in a jazz vein, I'll give the flying funk horns to Miles Davis' OTC era band. Musicians featured here went on to diversify funk on and beyond the dance floor.  
Don Alias Percussion, Drums >> sessions with Weather Report, Jaco Pastorius, Joni Mitchell, Steely dan, David Sanborn Khalil Balakrishna Sitar (Electric) Chick Corea Keyboards, Fender Rhodes >> founder Return To Forever and Chick Corea Elektrik Band plus various jazz and fusions sessions David Creamer Guitar Jack DeJohnette Drums >> founder of Special Edition and New Directions bands as well many jazz sessions Al Foster Drums >> first-choice of Miles Davis in his electric period into his 80s comeback Carlos Garnett Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor) >> variety of jazz sessions with Andrw Hill, Norman Connors Herbie Hancock Synthesizer, Keyboards, Fender Rhodes >> founder of Headhunters and various jazz and fusion sessions Billy Hart Drums >> Michael Henderson Bass >> featured as a lead male r&b/soul vocalist Cedric Lawson Organ Dave Liebman Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor) >> continued sessions with Miles Davis and led his own jazz and fusion projects Reggie Lucas Guitar >> co-founder of Mtume and co-produced hits by Stephanie Mills and Madonna Bennie Maupin Bass Clarinet, saxes >> joined Herbie Hancock Headhunters and various sesssions and his own recordings John McLaughlin Guitar >> founder of Mahavishnu Orchestra, Shakti and co-founder of Lifetime with Tony Williams James Mtume Percussion >> co-founder of Mtume and co-produced hits by Stephanie Mills and Madonna Badal Roy Tabla Collin Walcott Sitar, Sitar (Electric) >> co-founder jazz/world music band Oregon Harold "Ivory" Williams Keyboards test | |
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ThreadBare said: Mint Condition gets my vote.
Sit down, Thready 
I'd have to mention Slave into the mix because those cats had about 3,637 members and they could ALL jam!  nWo: bboy87 - Timmy84 - LittleBlueCorvette - MuthaFunka - phunkdaddy - Christopher
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MuthaFunka said: ThreadBare said: Mint Condition gets my vote.
Sit down, Thready
I'd have to mention Slave into the mix because those cats had about 3,637 members and they could ALL jam! 
Also, the Meters. | |
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thebanishedone said: my vote goes to mandrill probably the best musicians ever to play funk in fact their music was more fusion.
Their bassist 'Fudgie Kae' was pretty average, imo It is not known why FuNkeNsteiN capitalizes his name as he does, though some speculate sunlight deficiency caused by the most pimpified white guy afro in Nordic history.
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I came up with 5
EWF Confunkshun Barkays Ohio players Cameo Don't laugh at my funk
This funk is a serious joint | |
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... Not to mention the Turtles...
hey, "Happy Together" was a groove... | |
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FuNkeNsteiN said: thebanishedone said: my vote goes to mandrill probably the best musicians ever to play funk in fact their music was more fusion.
Their bassist 'Fudgie Kae' was pretty average, imo He was a great songwriter though. Unfortunately, he overdosed in 1975. | |
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theAudience said: If you're talking about a group that could also play Funk, then Herbie Hancock's Headhunters band...
...that played on these 2 albums wins hands down. Herbie Hancock - keys Bennie Maupin - woodwinds Paul Jackson - bass Bill Summers - percussion Harvey Mason - drums Mike Clark - drums tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 Word! I was listening to Thrust yesterday. I'll addd this one too  [Edited 11/18/07 22:47pm] | |
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MY TOP 10
1)SLY & THE FAMILY STONE 2)THE JB'S 3)THE METERS 4)OHIO PLAYERS 5)STONE CITY BAND 6)PARLIAMENT/FUNKADELIC 7)GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION 8)TOWER OF POWER 9)AVERAGE WHITE BAND' 10)EARTH WIND & FIRE  | |
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theAudience said: .
If you're talking about a group that could also play Funk, then Herbie Hancock's Headhunters band...
...that played on these 2 albums wins hands down. Herbie Hancock - keys Bennie Maupin - woodwinds Paul Jackson - bass Bill Summers - percussion Harvey Mason - drums Mike Clark - drums  Oh yess. This is some serious Funk that was laid down. Some serious stank was put on the Herbie album's you mentioned TA. [Edited 11/19/07 8:58am] | |
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MrSoulpower said: namepeace said: Not a true blue funkateer, but I could say the JBs and not regret it.
The J.B.'s can't touch the James Brown Orchestra. In fact, the J.B.'s were rather loose and disorganized, not as tight as the Orchestra. And after their first album, Fred Wesley mainly used New York based studio musicians on the recordings, so most of the songs we know are not really the J.B.'s anyway. Good points, but I stand by my statement. Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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thebanishedone said: my vote goes to mandrill probably the best musicians ever to play funk in fact their music was more fusion.
my vote goes to the muscle shoales band that back up the stax artists back in yhe day. | |
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jackson35 said: thebanishedone said: my vote goes to mandrill probably the best musicians ever to play funk in fact their music was more fusion.
my vote goes to the muscle shoales band that back up the stax artists back in yhe day. Didn't Muscle Shoals mostly back up non-southern Stax artist? PRINCE: Always and Forever
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LittleBLUECorvette said: jackson35 said: my vote goes to the muscle shoales band that back up the stax artists back in yhe day. Didn't Muscle Shoals mostly back up non-southern Stax artist? Yeah .. the Muscle Shoals crew (and studio) was booked when Stax in Memphis was too busy. The main studio band for Stax was Booker T. & The MGs as well as cats like Isaac Hayes on piano. | |
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