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Source Material: William S. Fischer – “Patience Is A Virtue”
William S. Fischer is a keyboardist, saxophonist, arranger, and composer from Shelby, Mississippi. In the '50s, he performed with artists like Ray Charles, Big Joe Turner, and Muddy Waters. In the '60s, Fischer was primarily an arranger…
Source Material: Marijata – “I Walk Alone”
Marijata was an afrobeat band from Ghana who recorded a few albums in the '70s. The band featured three members: Kofi "Electric" Addison (drummer), Bob Fischlan (organist), and Nat Osmanu (guitarist). In 1976, they released their debut…
Source Material: Labi Siffre – “I Got The…”
Labi Siffre is a singer, songwriter, and poet from Hammersmith, London, England. In 1970, he made his recording debut with his self titled album, Labi Siffre. He released five additional albums by 1975. In 1975, he released two albums:…
Source Material: Marilyn Barbarin and The Soul Finders – “Reborn”
Marilyn Barbarin is a singer from New Orleans who released a few singles in the late '60s and the early '70s. In 1967, she released her debut single, "Just A Teenager/One Little World," on NOLA Records. A few years later, she released…
Source Material: Cortex – “Troupeau Bleu”
Cortex is a French band that was formed in 1974 by Alain Minon, Alain Gandolfi, and Jeff Huttner. One year later, after a two-day session, they released their debut album, Troupeau Bleu. The album features a combination of jazz, funk, and…
Source Material: Fausto Papetti – “Love’s Theme”
Fausto Papetti was an alto saxophone player from Viggiù, Lombardy, Italy. He started recording in the '50s, and he released a lot of music in the '60s, but Papetti became more well-known in the '70s. In the '70s, Papetti became known for…
Source Material: Willie Henderson and The Soul Explosions – “Soulful Football”
Willie Henderson is a singer, songwriter, and producer from Pensacola, Florida. As a child, he moved to Chicago with his family, and in his 20s, he started playing the baritone saxophone. At the beginning of his career, he worked with…
Source Material: Janko Nilović – “Drug Song”
Janko Nilović is a Montenegrin pianist, composer, and arranger who was born in Istanbul, Turkey. Since 1960, he's lived in Paris, France. During his early years in Paris, Nilović enjoyed a successful career as a performer in Jazz…
Source Material: Mighty Ryeders – “Evil Vibrations”
Mighty Ryeders were a funk group based in Florida that was formed in 1977. In 1978, the group released their one and only album, Help Us Spread The Message. The album included a range of sounds from funk to soul to jazz. It featured…
Source Material: Ohio Players – “Players Balling (Players Doin’ Their Own Thing)”
Ohio Players are a funk band from Dayton, Ohio that enjoyed a successful career throughout the '70s. They're known for songs like, "Funky Worm," "Fire," and "Love Rollercoaster." Their second album, Pain (1972), was their first album that…