| Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid- to late-1960s when African American musicians blended soul music, soul jazz and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes melody and harmony, and brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground. Unlike R&B and soul songs, which had many chord changes, funk songs are often based on an extended vamp on a single chord. Like much of African inspired music, funk typically consists of a complex groove with rhythm instruments such as electric guitar, electric bass, Hammond organ, and drums playing interlocking rhythms. Funk bands also usually have a horn section of several saxophones, trumpets, and in some cases, a trombone, which plays rhythmic "hits". |
"Down to the Nightclub" - Tower of Power 1991 "Pick Up the Pieces" - Candy Dulfer Kevin C. Funk Saxophone "Right On" - Sam Kininger (alto sax) Saxophone Funk - Checkers Jam @ New Year's concert Funky Saxophone LIVE - Mike Theiss "There Was A Time" - Maceo Parker 2003 |
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