Everything I Play Is Funky

by Lou Donaldson

Everything I Play Is Funky cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: June 1970
  • Label: Blue Note
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 38:52
  • Community rating: 3.71/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Fully embracing the commercial viability of dancefloor-oriented soul-jazz, the veteran alto saxophonist delivered a masterclass in heavy, syncopated groove for Blue Note. Supported by the legendary drum breaks of Idris Muhammad and the infectious organ work of Lonnie Smith, the sessions prioritize tight, funky rhythm over complex bebop improvisation. The record eventually became a treasure trove of samples for the golden age of hip-hop production.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, party, improvisation, rhythmic, funky, groove-laden, saxophone, soulful

Tracklist

  1. Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky (From Now On) (5:31)
  2. Hamp's Hump (6:40)
  3. Over The Rainbow (7:11)
  4. Donkey Walk (6:44)
  5. West Indian Daddy (6:30)
  6. Minor Bash (6:15)

Credits

  • Lou Donaldson - primary artist, alto saxophone, written-by
  • Jimmy Lewis - bass guitar [fender bass]
  • Idris Muhammad - drums
  • Melvin Sparks - guitar
  • Charles Earland - organ
  • Lonnie Smith - organ
  • Blue Mitchell - trumpet
  • Eddie Williams - trumpet

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