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Funk Guitarist Curt Jones (Slave, Deja, Aurra)

Curt Jones has had a successful career beginning in the Mid to Late ‘70s as a Lead member, Vocalist, Songwriter Guitarist of Atlantic/Cotillion Records legendary group, Slave. “Just a Touch of Love and “Stone Jam” albums. In the 1980s – Curt Co-founded with Steve Washington and Collaborated on the funky and diversified R&B grooves led…

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Bassist Reggie Washington on Black Lives Band and Jazz/Funk

Bassist Reggie Washington was a key participant in the Modern Jazz revolution of the ’80s and ’90s. He became known touring, recording, and performing with Steve Coleman, Branford Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, Chico Hamilton, Oliver Lake, Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Jean-Paul Bourelly, Lester Bowie, and Ronald Shannon Jackson. In 2005, Reggie began successfully touring with his…

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Prince and Minneapolis Music Historian | J David Silva

Step into the electrifying world of music history with our special guest, J David Silva, affectionately known as Electric Man. In this episode, we delve deep into the vibrant tapestry of the Minneapolis Sound, a genre synonymous with innovation, funk, and the legendary artist, Prince. Electric Man, a distinguished music historian and expert on the…

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Jazz-Funk Fusion Guitarist Carl Burnett Part 1

Carl Burnett is an example of a great guitarist who thrives without the fuel of ego. Carl is able to appear on every A-list without having the negative attitude that often comes with that position. He is a guitarist with a long list of credits. He has recorded and played with many artists, including David…

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Sonny Thompson (Prince and the New Power Generation, Cory Wong)

Tours with Prince:The Gold Experience/The Ultimate Live Experience (1995/96), The Interactive Tour (1994), Act II (1993), Act I (1993), Diamonds & Pearls (1992), Nude Tour (1990) Albums with Prince:Diamonds & Pearls, Symbol, Come, The Gold Experience,Chaos & Disorder, The Vault: Old Friends For Sale, New Power Soul, Gold Nigga, Exodus, Emancipation, and Crystal Ball /…

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Funk Bass Legend Larry Graham (Sly and The Family Stone)

Larry Graham is a pioneering American bassist and influential figure in the world of funk and soul music. Born on August 14, 1946, in Beaumont, Texas, Graham rose to prominence as the bassist for the iconic band Sly and the Family Stone. His innovative and groundbreaking approach to playing the bass, incorporating the technique of…

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Andre Cymone Musician/Producer (Prince, Jody Watley, Adam Ant)

“Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley” sits down with the iconic Andre Cymone, a luminary in the Minneapolis music scene and the original bassist of Prince’s groundbreaking first band. As the closest confidant and best friend of the legendary Prince, Cymone shares intimate insights into their formative years, where they forged a revolutionary sound that would…

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Funk Legend FOLEY (Miles Davis, George Clinton) Part 2

Foley was born inColumbus, Ohio. Growing up he listened toSly and the Family Stone, and after his mother bought him a bass (at age 12) he started playing with local bands. In 1987, he had a phone conversation withMarcus Miller, then Miles Davis’s bass player, and afterward sent him a tape of his music. Weeks…

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Funky Keys: Bernie Worrell Experience

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bernie Worrell was a true genius in the music world. He was a member of Parliament-Funkadelic and Talking Heads and led his own group the WOO Warriors. The keyboardist left his influence on so many musicians and is credited with taking the Moog keyboard to another level. Bernie was…

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New Jersey’s Terraplane Blues Band Brings Down The House

Terraplane Blues is a powerful blues, soul and rock band from New Jersey led by Gary Wright and the dynamic vocals of Jennifer Wright. They visited “Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley” and played a live set with a great interview.

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