The Brecker Brothers perform Some Skunk Funk at the North Sea Jazz festival 1980.
25 thoughts on “Brecker Brothers – Some Skunk Funk”
Props to Larry, but he didn’t “invent this style of music”. He is credited with innovating the “slap” technique with Sly, but fusion/jazz/funk like this developed organically over time.
Well what would ToP be with out The Funky Doctor, right?
Their bari player never changed though-the Doctor is still in!
Not really.
TofP is R&B/Funk
Brecker Bros is Jazz/Funk Fusion
Tower of Power was dance/club music, this is jazz fusion.
I do LOVE both bands though. I was lucky enough to see ToP a few years back in Toronto. My Father (a baritone player) actualy knows a couple guys who played with TofP over the years in their ever-changing band.
try the bass part of the guitar battle by Victor and Reg Wooten. 32nd note slap is sick!
Get some hot sauce….listen to hip bop by Victor Wooten.
Tower Of Power on speed!
that band is TIGHT especially at the begginning!
If anyone can find a gnarlier bass solo…I will eat my hat.
“And Michael is just the best forever…”
Truer words were never spoken my brother
from 7:58 on I feel like I were hearing Pastorius, it becomes evident how Jason must have been inspired by him. taking inspiration from others it’s the essence of jazz himself. Jason has got a unique style anyway, pretty “busy” and “recognizable”, always creative. And I’m sure lots of musicians keep on taking inspiration from him now! That’s how jazz goes!
The drummer is just wonderful ^^
And Michael is just the best forever…
Bassist is great. Reminds me a bit of Tim Bogert in this solo. Good stuff!
the bassist neil is amazin:):P
jazz bass= 20 frets
precision bass= 20 frets
main differences are the pickups, neck width (jazz is thinner and rounder), pickgurard shape, body shape, and volume/tone controls
Prescision Basses dont have 24 frets – they have the same as a J-bass. Another difference between the two is the split (2-part) pickup of the P-bass
richie morales.They introduce him at the beginning.
funny thing is i would have never seen it if u hadnt pointed it out! thanks u made my day! LOL
alright cool. i didn’t know that. i just know the bottom of the jazz bass was angled while the precision is flat….i think
he falls in tune with the music! hahaha.
Avevo neanche 10 anni quando ascoltavo questo disco:grandi Brecker Bros!!!!
Yes, Fender Jazz Bass: 20 frets vs, 24 frets on the Precision
Props to Larry, but he didn’t “invent this style of music”. He is credited with innovating the “slap” technique with Sly, but fusion/jazz/funk like this developed organically over time.
Well what would ToP be with out The Funky Doctor, right?
Their bari player never changed though-the Doctor is still in!
Not really.
TofP is R&B/Funk
Brecker Bros is Jazz/Funk Fusion
Tower of Power was dance/club music, this is jazz fusion.
I do LOVE both bands though. I was lucky enough to see ToP a few years back in Toronto. My Father (a baritone player) actualy knows a couple guys who played with TofP over the years in their ever-changing band.
try the bass part of the guitar battle by Victor and Reg Wooten. 32nd note slap is sick!
Get some hot sauce….listen to hip bop by Victor Wooten.
Tower Of Power on speed!
that band is TIGHT especially at the begginning!
If anyone can find a gnarlier bass solo…I will eat my hat.
“And Michael is just the best forever…”
Truer words were never spoken my brother
from 7:58 on I feel like I were hearing Pastorius, it becomes evident how Jason must have been inspired by him. taking inspiration from others it’s the essence of jazz himself. Jason has got a unique style anyway, pretty “busy” and “recognizable”, always creative. And I’m sure lots of musicians keep on taking inspiration from him now! That’s how jazz goes!
The drummer is just wonderful ^^
And Michael is just the best forever…
Bassist is great. Reminds me a bit of Tim Bogert in this solo. Good stuff!
the bassist neil is amazin:):P
jazz bass= 20 frets
precision bass= 20 frets
main differences are the pickups, neck width (jazz is thinner and rounder), pickgurard shape, body shape, and volume/tone controls
Prescision Basses dont have 24 frets – they have the same as a J-bass. Another difference between the two is the split (2-part) pickup of the P-bass
richie morales.They introduce him at the beginning.
funny thing is i would have never seen it if u hadnt pointed it out! thanks u made my day! LOL
alright cool. i didn’t know that. i just know the bottom of the jazz bass was angled while the precision is flat….i think
he falls in tune with the music! hahaha.
Avevo neanche 10 anni quando ascoltavo questo disco:grandi Brecker Bros!!!!
Yes, Fender Jazz Bass: 20 frets vs, 24 frets on the Precision
Rofl 4:10 when the guy falls in the background…
Freaking awesome drum solo. Who is that guy?
dammit..sorry for the kinda double post