Name: Funky Funky New Orleans, Vol. 2 by Various Artists
Brand: Various Artists
SKU: 048612001824
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3.5 (126 reviews)

COMPILATION

The second installment in Funky Delicacies' excellent exploration into the unearthed funk gems of New Orleans spans 1969-1973, which some may argue are the glory years for raw funk and soul. But in contrast to the other volumes, this second installment takes an eclectic look at the diversity and versatility of the scene. The sophistication and undisputable Memphis influence found on Dome City Orchestra's "Quiet Village" contrasts nicely with Wardell Quezerque's distinctive production and arrangement style found on the Enticer's "Theif" and Larry Hamilton's "Gossip" and "Keep the News to Yourself." The contrasts from one group to another are noticeable to even the most novices of ears; hints of Curtom, Motown, Stax, and Philly labels are all evident, but like everything else good about New Orleans, it makes jambalaya out of these influences and presents a sound distinct but unified. ~ Rob Theakston

1. Quiet Village, Pt. 1 & 2

by The Dome City Rock Orchestra

Primary Artist: The Dome City Rock Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Lloyd L. Harris, Jr.
Lloyd L. Harris; Composer
Jr.: Lloyd L. Harris; Other

2. Get Down, Pt. 1 & 2

by Gary Brown, Soul Machine 2

Primary Artist: Gary Brown
Soul Machine 2; Main Performer
Composer: S. Henry
Gary Brown; Composer

3. Funky Sweep

by Isaac Price Ii

Primary Artist: Isaac Price Ii; Main Performer
Composer: Isaac Price Ii; Composer

4. Mr. Big Man

by Leroy Clofer And Company

Primary Artist: Leroy Clofer And Company; Main Performer
Composer: Leroy Clofer; Composer

5. Gossip

by Larry Hamilton

Primary Artist: Larry Hamilton; Main Performer
Composer: Larry Hamilton
Albert Savoy
Michael A. Adams; Composer

6. Funky Belly, Pt. 1 & 2

by Larry Hamilton

Primary Artist: Larry Hamilton; Main Performer
Composer: O.d. Williams
Henry R. Hines; Composer

7. Dull Knifin'

by Trick Bag

Primary Artist: Trick Bag; Main Performer
Composer: Charley Brent; Composer

8. Git-It

by Sam & The Soul Machine

Primary Artist: Sam & The Soul Machine
Sam And The Soul Machine; Main Performer
Composer: Jimmy Johnson; Composer

9. 21st Century Kenya

by Electrostats

Primary Artist: Electrostats; Main Performer
Composer: Hillery Mcginnis; Composer

10. Sissy Walk, Pt. 1 & 2

by Sonny Jones

Primary Artist: Sonny Jones; Main Performer
Composer: Al Scramuzza
Edwin Bocage; Composer

11. When the Saints Go Marching In (Saints Boogaloo at Halftime)

by The New Orleans All Stars

Primary Artist: The New Orleans All Stars; Main Performer
Composer: Pete Fountain; Composer

12. Thief

by The Enticers

Primary Artist: The Enticers; Main Performer
Composer: Elijah Walker
Alvin Savoy; Composer

13. Take a Hold Brothers & Sisters

by Richard Caiton

Primary Artist: Richard Caiton; Main Performer
Composer: Richard Caiton; Composer

14. Things Are Better

by Ernie And The Top Notes, Inc.

Primary Artist: Ernie And The Top Notes
Ernie And The Top Notes, Inc.; Main Performer
Composer: Ernie Vincent Williams
Lawrence Bowie
Nathaniel Graines; Composer
Inc.: Ernie And The Top Notes; Production