Jazzberry Patch Jazzberry Patch

Description

Originally released as an obscure private-press LP by the Florida trio ofBen Champion, Ken BurkhartandDanny Burger. Special guest on this super rare funky jazz outing isMike Longowho says a few words on behalf of the group on the back cover, and sure enough he contributes scorching Rhodes in the style of his early 70s Greasy Groove sides for Groove Merchant and Mainstream. Also on board areKelton Championon guitar,Gary Championon Bass,Mickey McGannon keys andDavid Winterson Congas and Percussion: (Just what we love to see on these kind of grooves. Added Phat Funkiness!)

The 20 minute title number weaves, bobs, and scorches with a sound that has been described as a “Headhunters Headspace” the groove never dropping for an instant with a Fender Rhodes meets Hammond B3 Prestige Style Scene with an added flavouring of some chunky Moog Synthesizer. This has gotten a lot of chatter on the underground Jazz Vibes lately, copies changing hands for $300 and more. The track “These Are My Friends ” regularly sells for upwards of $500 and is one of the most hard to find singles on the Rare Soul circuit.

The band are from South Florida, a well known melting pot of culture and music. This area has produced an impressive number of Super Star Jazz Musicians. Among themCannonball Adderly, Blue Mitchell, Jaco Pastorius, and Mike Longo and a multitude of others.Jazzberry Patchcan now be added to that roster with this fantastic re-issue fromJazz Room Records. –Bandcamp