40 CDs for Tower of Power Fans #7: Doctorfunk - Prescription for Soul
From the Northwest United States, a region long known for producing energetic and fresh musical talent, blazes the Emerald City’s latest sensation, Seattle’s own DoctorfunK.
DoctorfunK was established in 1995 and has set the standard for new soul music in the Pacific Northwest. Echoing the legendary passion of famed horn band, Tower of Power and that “East Bay Soul Sound,” this 10-piece ensemble has maintained that tradition and more.
“Prescription for Soul” contains sophisticated arrangements hand led by a seasoned, tight, five-piece horn section, with powerful vocals and an extremely well “greased” rhythm section. All combine to deliver the deepest of grooves and smoothest of ballads.
DoctorfunK deserves a listen and a place in your CD collections of the finest in soul and funk music.
This CD is an amalgam of original compositions, cover tunes, studio recordings and live performances. It features the Tower of Power tribute song, ‘Livin in Bump City’ and the previously unreleased Kupka-Castillo-Holt composition, ‘Step Up To The Plate.’
Add to that, musical appearances by Mic Gillette and Jeff Tamelier, plus guest vocals by Fred Ross, and this CD is the complete package.
If you haven’t heard it by this point, you’re overdue. You can preview all the tracks and buy the disc at CD Baby. >>
Andy Ebon
CEO of Soul
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