Wilson doubles his fills with his wordless vocals, à la George Benson. The device adds depth to the notes and phrasing, starting with his gorgeous laid-back lick at 03:47. Other signature moves ...

Solo Funk, formed by Shane Hill and Paul Downing, create original compositions with smoking grooves and blistering solos. A new fusion of contemporary jazz and funk intertwined with the original ...

“We Want the Funk” starts just as a documentary about funk music should – with musician Marcus Miller slapping that bass. Miller’s bass solo sets the tone for the rest of “We Want the Funk,” which is ...

Lounging in a London hotel suite dedicated to the memory of his childhood hero, Jimi Hendrix, Bootsy Collins grins to reveal a gold incisor implant. His knuckles are covered by diamond, snake, star ...

It’s always fun to footage of artists when they were young and embarrassing, before they became the performers we all know and love. It’s a nice reminder that once upon a time, most, if not all, of us ...

In 1982, Flea, born Michael Balzary, co-founded the Red Hot Chili Peppers in Los Angeles, California. His bass playing is equal parts funk, jazz, rock, and punk. He grew up playing trumpet while ...

The New Orleans bassist takes a fresh look at classic grooves When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The multicultural rhythms of New ...