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Performer: Various
Title: Move To Groove: The Best Of 1970s Jazz-Funk
Style: Jazz-Funk, Fusion
Year 1995
Country UK & Europe
Genre: Jazz / Soul
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Various - Move To Groove: The Best Of 1970s Jazz-Funk mp3 album


Various - Move To Groove: The Best Of 1970s Jazz-Funk mp3 album

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1-1 Roy Ayers The Boogie Back
Arranged By – Roy AyersBass – Wilbur BascombDrums – Bernard "Pretty" Purdie*, Wilby FletcherLead Guitar – Calvin BrownPercussion – Chano O'FerralPiano, Electric Piano, Clavinet – Harry Whitaker, Leon PendarvisProducer – Jerry SchoenbaumRhythm Guitar – Gil Silva, Jerry FriedmanSoprano Saxophone – George BraithSynthesizer [Synthesizers], Synthesizer [Arp] – Pat RebillotVibraphone [Vibes], Vocals – Roy AyersWritten-By – Harry Whitaker
4:36
1-2 Ahmad Jamal Superstition
Keyboards – Ahmad JamalProducer – Ahmad JamalProducer, Arranged By, Conductor – Richard Evans Written-By – Stevie Wonder
4:03
1-3 Kool & The Gang Dujii
Alto Saxophone, Flute, Congas – Dennis "D.T." Thomas*Arranged By – Khalis BayyanBass – Robert "Kool" Bell*Drums – George "Funky" Brown*Guitar – Charles Smith*Keyboards – Ricky WestProducer – Gene Redd*Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Khalis BayyanTrumpet – Robert "Spike" Mickens*Written-By – Ricky Westfield*
5:54
1-4 Jimmy Smith Eight Counts For Rita
Arranged By, Conductor – Jimmy SmithBass – Kevin BrandonDrums – Kenny Dixon*Flute [C Flute] – Stanley BehrensGuitar – Ray CrawfordOrgan, Piano, Synthesizer [String Ensemble], Synthesizer – Jimmy SmithPercussion – Buck Clarke, Stephanie Sprull*Producer – Lola SmithTenor Saxophone, Flute [C Flute], Alto Flute – John Phillips Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Nolan SmithWritten-By – Jimmy Smith
5:18
1-5 The J.B.'s W/ James Brown To My Brother
Alto Flute [Alto Flute Overdubs] – Eddie DanielsAlto Saxophone – Jimmy ParkerArranged By – Dave Matthews Bass – Fred Thomas Congas – Johnny GriggsDrums – Alfred ThomasFlute [Overdubs], Oboe [Overdubs] – Joe FarrellGuitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Robert ColemanPercussion [Overdubs] – Sue EvansPiano, Organ – James BrownProducer – James BrownSaxophone [Overdubs] – Michael BreckerSaxophone [Overdubs], Flute [Overdubs] – David Tofani*Tenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrombone [Overdubs] – Tom HarrellTrumpet – Jerone "Jasaan" Sanford*Trumpet [Overdubs] – Randy BreckerWritten-By – Fred Wesley, James Brown
4:09
1-6 Randy Weston In Memory Of
Alto Saxophone, Piccolo Flute – Norris TurneyArranged By, Conductor – Melba ListonAshiko – Taiwo Yusve DivallBaritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Flute – Danny BankBass – Ron CarterBass Trombone – Jack JeffersCongas – Candido Camero*Congas, Karkabas [Kakabar] – Azzedin WestonDrums – Rudy CollinsElectric Piano – Randolph E. "Randy" Weston*French Horn – Julius WatkinsMarimba, Timpani – Omar ClayPercussion – Earl WilliamsProducer – Randy WestonSoloist [Trumpet] – Ray CopelandTenor Saxophone, Flute – Billy HarperTenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet – Budd JohnsonTrombone – Al GreyTrumpet, Flugelhorn – Ernie Royal, Jon FaddisWritten-By – Randy Weston
5:54
1-7 Chick Corea Fickle Funk
Drums – Tom BrechtleinElectric Piano – Chick CoreaFlugelhorn – Al Vizzutti*Fretless Bass – Bunny BrunelHihat – Airto MoreiraSoprano Saxophone – Joe FarrellWritten-By, Producer, Arranged By – Chick Corea
5:03
1-8 Bennie Maupin Water Torture
Arranged By, Conductor – Onaje Allen Gumbs*Bass [G3 Gibson Bass] – Ralph Armstrong*Drums – James LeviElectric Guitar – Blackbird McKnight*Piano [Acoustic Piano], Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Clavinet – Patrice RushenProducer – Pat Gleeson*Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Saxello, Piccolo Flute, Bass Clarinet, Alto Flute, Synthesizer [Oberheim Polyphonic Synthesizer] – Bennie MaupinSynthesizer [Oberheim], Synthesizer [E-Mu Polyphonic] – Pat Gleeson*Trombone – Craig Kilby*Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Eddie HendersonWritten-By – Bennie Maupin
4:50
1-9 Monty Alexander Monticello
Bass – "Senator" Eugene Wright*Drums – Bobby DurhamPiano – Monty AlexanderProducer – Don SchlittenWritten-By – Monty Alexander
3:50
1-10 Chico Hamilton The Baron
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Arthur BlytheAlto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo Flute – Gary Gordon Bass – Bruce Johnson*Drums, Percussion – Chico HamiltonGuitar – Marvin Horne, Michael Santiago*Producer – Chico Hamilton, Robin McBrideWritten-By – Bruce Johnson*
3:33
1-11 Roy Ayers Move To Groove (Live)
Bass – Clint HoustonDrums – David Lee Piano – Harry WhitakerProducer – Roy AyersVibraphone [Vibes], Percussion – Roy AyersWritten-By – Edwin Birdsong
8:00
1-12 George Duke The Aura
Bass – Alphonso "Slim" Johnson*Drums, Congas – Leon "Ndugu" Chancler*Keyboards – George DukeProducer – Baldhard Falk*Written-By – George Duke
1:24
1-13 Candido Candido's Funk
Percussion – Candido Camero*Producer – Jerry SchoenbaumWritten-By – Candido, Chico O'Farrill
4:13
1-14 Mandrill Lord Of The Golden Baboon
Bass – Fudgie KaeDrums, Percussion – Charles PadroGuitar, Percussion – Omar MesaKeyboards – Claude "Coffee" CavePiano – Greg MathiesonProducer – Alfred V. Brown*, MandrillSaxophone – Rich Wilson*Saxophone, Flute – Carlos WilsonTrumpet, Percussion – Lou Wilson*Written-By – Mandrill
3:33
1-15 Alphonse Mouzon Do I Have To?
Bass – Scott Edwards Drums, Percussion, Synthesizer [Arp String] – Alphonse MouzonElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Piano – Herbie HancockExecutive-Producer – Joachim Ernst Berandt*Flugelhorn, Trumpet – Jerry HeyFlute, Alto Saxophone [Solo] – Kim HutchcroftGuitar – Lee Ritenour, Paul Jackson, Jr.*Horns – The Seawind HornsProducer, Arranged By, Conductor – Alphonse MouzonTenor Saxophone, Flute – Larry WilliamsWritten-By – Alphonse Mouzon
8:51
2-1 Wayne Henderson Hot Stuff
Baritone Saxophone, Flute – Bob Greve*Bass – Donnie Beck*Drums – Steven Gutierrez*Guitar – Roland BautistaKeyboards – Bobby LyleTenor Saxophone – Ronnie LawsTenor Saxophone, Flute – Chuck BrookeTrombone – Donald Cooke*, George Bohanon, John ErvinTrombone [Lead] – Wayne HendersonTrumpet – Dave Grover*, Oscar Brashear, Steven Madaio*Written-By, Producer – Wayne Henderson
4:21
2-2 Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* Use Me
Arranged By – Dave Matthews , Fred WesleyBass – Gordon EdwardsConductor – Dave Matthews Drums – Jimmy MadisonElectric Piano – Dave Matthews Guitar – Charlie Brown , Sam Brown Percussion – Ralph MacDonaldProducer – James BrownSaxophone – Joe Farrell, Michael BreckerSaxophone [Possibly] – Jim Temperle*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Jon Faddis, Randy BreckerVocals – Debbie McDuffie*, Hilda Harris, Maeretha StewartWritten-By – Bill Withers
3:42
2-3 Jess Roden On Broadway
Arranged By – Jess RodenBass – Mickey Feat*Congas – Alan Sharp*Drums – Richard BaileyElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Clavinet – Roy DaviesFlute – Steve GregoryPercussion – Chief & JProducer – Allen Toussaint, Chris BlackwellStrings – Harry RobinsonVocals, Guitar – Jess RodenWritten-By – Jerry Leiber-Mike Stoller*, Barry Mann-Cynthia Weil*
7:02
2-4 Coke Escovedo What Are You Under
Arranged By – Coke*, Mark Phillips Backing Vocals – Julia Tillman*, Maxine Willard*Bass – Mark Phillips Drums – Pete RissoExecutive-Producer – Coke EscovedoGuitar – Joe RubinoHorns – Forrest Buchtel, Mike Kirkhouse, Ron Smith , Vince DenimKeyboards – Frank MercurioLead Vocals – Calvin Tillery, Linda TilleryProducer – Patrick GleesonStrings – Joanna Hervig, Miriam Dye, Nathan Rubin, Roy Malan, Teressa Adams*Timbales, Congas, Percussion – Coke EscovedoWritten-By – Joe Rubino, Linda Tillery
2:52
2-5 Ahmad Jamal Boatride
Keyboards – Ahmad JamalProducer – Paul GaytenWritten-By – Ahmad Jamal
4:58
2-6 Kool & The Gang Universal Sound
Alto Saxophone, Flute, Congas, Contralto Vocals – Dennis "D.T." Thomas*Arranged By – Kool & The GangBass, Vocals – Robert "Kool" Bell*Drums, Percussion, Vocals – George "Funky" Brown*Executive-Producer – Khalis BayyanGuitar – Charles Smith*Piano – Ricky WestProducer – K.G. Productions*Tenor Saxophone, Vocals, Alto Flute, Piano, Synthesizer [Arp] – Khalis BayyanTrombone – Otha NashTrumpet – Robert "Spike" Mickens*Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals – Larry GittensWritten-By – Khalis Bayyan, Kool & The Gang
3:59
2-7 Mandrill Cohello
Bass – Fudgie KaeDrums, Percussion, Vocals – Charles PadroGuitar, Percussion, Vocals – Omar MesaKeyboards – Claude "Coffee" CavePiano – Greg MathiesonProducer – Alfred V. Brown*, MandrillSaxophone – Rich Wilson*Saxophone, Flute, Vocals – Carlos WilsonTrumpet, Percussion, Vocals – Lou Wilson*Written-By – Claude "Coffee" Cave
1:42
2-8 Jimmy Smith Give Up The Booty
Alto Saxophone – Fred JacksonArranged By – Alan Silvestri, Eugene McDanielsArranged By [Horns] – Jerry PetersArranged By [Vocals] – Carmen TwillieBass – Abraham LaborielDrums – Lenny WhiteGuitar – Alan SilvestriHarmonica – Stanley BehrensOrgan, Synthesizer – Jimmy SmithPercussion – Steve FormanPiano – Herbie HancockProducer – Eugene McDanielsTenor Saxophone – Ernie WattsTrombone – George BohanonTrumpet – Nolan SmithVocals – William Champlin*, Carmen Twillie, Vennette Gloud*Written-By – Alan Silvestri, Eugene McDaniels
8:11
2-9 Roy Ayers Party Sex
Bass – Clint HoustonDrums – Dennis DavisGuitar – Bob FuscoGuitar [Possibly] – Billy Nichols, David BarronVibraphone [Vibes], Keyboards – Harry WhitakerWhistle, Tambourine – Unknown ArtistWritten-By – Roy Ayers
7:01
2-10 Sea Level Sneakers (Fifty-Four) (12" Version)
Bass – Lamar WilliamsDrums, Percussion – Joe EnglishElectric Guitar – Davis CauseyGuitar – Jimmy Nails*Keyboards, Percussion – Chuck LeavellKeyboards, Saxophone, Percussion – Randall BramblettProducer – Stewart LevineWritten-By – Jimmy Nalls
6:38
2-11 Ohio Players There It Is
Bass – Marshall JonesCongas – Robert "Kuumba" JonesDrums – James "Diamond" WilliamsFlute – Clarence "Satch" Satchell*Guitar – Leroy "Sugarfoot" BonnerKeyboards – William "Billy" Beck*Producer – Ohio PlayersRhythm Guitar – Clarence "Chet" WillisTrumpet [Not Playing] – Marvin "Merv" Pierce, Ralph "Pee Wee" MiddlebrooksWritten-By – William Beck*, Clarence Willis*, Clarence Satchell, James Williams*, Leroy Bonner*, Marshall Jones, Marvin Pierce*, Ralph Middlebrooks*
5:42
2-12 Hugh Masekela The Boy's Doin' It
Bass, Vocals – Yaw OpokuCongas – Kwasi "Rocki" Dzidzomu*Drums – Papa Frankie ToddElectric Piano – Adelaja Gboyega*Guitar, Vocals – Stanley Todd KwesiHorn, Vocals – Hugh Masekela, O.J Ekemode*Producer – Hugh Masekela, Stewart LevineShekere, Bells, Vocals – Odinga "Guy" WarrenTalking Drum, Vocals – Asante*Written-By – Gboyega Adelaja, Hugh Masekela, Odinga Warren*, O.J. Ekemode*, Frankie Todd*, Stanley Kwesi*, Yaw Opoku
4:01
2-13 Houston Person I No Get Eye For Back
Arranged By, Conductor – Horace OttBaritone Saxophone, Flute – Babe Clarke*Congas, Percussion – "Master" Henry Gibson*, Lawrence KillianElectric Bass – Wilbur BascombElectric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Jerry Friedman, John TropeaPiano, Clavinet, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Horace OttProducer – Houston Person, Robin McBrideTenor Saxophone – Houston PersonTenor Saxophone, Flute – Dave TofaniTrombone – Warren CovingtonTrumpet – Jon FaddisTrumpet, Piccolo Trumpet – Burt CollinsWritten-By – Fela Ransome Kuti*
11:23
2-14 Roy Ayers / Wayne Henderson No Deposit, No Return
Bass – Nathaniel PhillipsCongas – Chano O'FerralDrums – Bernard Purdie, Bruce CarterElectric Piano, Vibraphone [Vibes] – Roy AyersGuitar – Chuck AnthonyPiano [Acoustic Piano] – Armand Donelian*Producer – Roy Ayers, Wayne HendersonSynthesizer [Oberheim] – Philip WooTrombone – Wayne HendersonVocals – Carla Vaughn, Jim Gilstrap, Judi Brown*, Stephanie SpruillWritten-By – Roy Ayers
2:42

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  • Manufactured By – Verve Records
  • Marketed By – Verve Records
  • Remastered At – PolyGram Studios
  • Pressed By – PMDC, USA

Credits

  • Art Direction – David Lau
  • Compilation Producer – Alan Leeds, Harry Weinger
  • Consultant [Creative Consultant] – Jerry Rappaport
  • Design – Lisa Po-Ying Huang
  • Executive-Producer – Bill Levenson, Chuck Mitchell
  • Liner Notes [Essay] – Greg Casseus
  • Photography By [Candido And Chico Hamilton] – Chuck Stewart
  • Remastered By [Digitally] – Gary N. Mayo*

Notes

Tracks Information CD1
1. Roy Ayers - The Boogie Back (from the Polydor album "Change Up To The Groove", 1974).
2. Ahmad Jamal - Superstition (from the 20th Century album "Ahmad Jamal", 1973).
3. Kool & The Gang - Dujii (from the De-Lite album "Live At P.J.'s", 1972).
4. Jimmy Smith - Eight Counts For Rita (from the Mercury album "Unfinished Business", 1978).
5. The J.B.'s W/James Brown - To My Brother (previously unreleased long version of track from the Polydor soundtrack album "Slaughter's Big Rip-Off", 1973).
6. Randy Weston - In Memory Of (Remixed version from the Verve CD Tanjah, 1995; original album released on Polydor, 1973).
7. Chick Corea - Fickle Funk (from the Polydor album "Secret Agent", 1978).
8. Bennie Maupin - Water Torture (from the Mercury album "Slow Traffic To The Right", 1977).
9. Monty Alexander - Monticello (from the MPS album "We've Only Just Begun", 1973. Previously unreleased in U.S.).
10. Chico Hamilton - The Baron (from the Mercury album "Catwalk", 1977).
11. Roy Ayers - Move To Groove (Live) - (from the Polydor album "Live At Montreaux", 1972. Previously unreleased in the U.S.).
12. George Duke - The Aura (from the MPS CD "Three Originals"; originally released on the album "The Aura Will Prevail", 1975).
13. Candido - Candido's Funk (from the Polydor album "Drum Fever", 1973).
14. Mandrill - Lord Of The Golden Baboon (from the Polydor album "Mandrill Is", 1972).
15. Alphonse Mouzon - Do I Have To? (from the MPS album "By All Means" 1980; U.S. release on Pausa, 1981).

Tracks Information CD2
1. Wayne Henderson - Hot Stuff (from the Polydor album "Living On A Dream", 1978).
2. Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s - Use Me (People single B-side release only 1972).
3. Jess Roden - On Broadway (from the Island album "Jess Roden", 1974).
4. Coke Escovedo - What Are You Under (from the Mercury album "Coke", 1975).
5. Ahmad Jamal - Boatride (from the 20th Century album "Intervals", 1980).
6. Kool & The Gang - Universal Sound (from the De-Lite album (Love And Understanding, 1975).
7. Mandrill - Cohelo (from the Polydor album "Mandrill Is", 1972).
8. Jimmy Smith - Give Up The Booty (from the Mercury album "Sit On It!", 1977).
9. Roy Ayers - Party Sex (Previously unreleased), recorded October 20, 1972 during the Red Black and Green sessions.
10. Sea Level - Sneakers (Fifty-Four) (12" version of track from the Capricorn album "On The Edge", 1978).
11. Ohio Players - There It Is (1976 jam session; first issued on "Funk On Fire: The Mercury Anthology", 1995).
12. Hugh Masekela - The Boy's Doin' It (from the Casablanca album "The Boy's Doin' It", 1975).
13. Houston Person - I No Get Eye For Back (from the Mercury album "Harmony", 1977).
14. Roy Ayers / Wayne Henderson - No Deposit, No Return (from the Polydor album "Step Into Our Life", 1978).

Photographs and LP jackets courtesy of PolyGram Archives

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This release was available through BMG Music Club membership program in 1995.

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  • Matrix / Runout (Mould Hub CD2): MADE IN USA BY PMDC IFPI 0334
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Other versions

Category Artist Title (Format) Label Category Country Year
525 797-2 Various Move To Groove: The Best Of 1970s Jazz-Funk ‎(2xCD, Comp) Verve Records, Chronicles 525 797-2 UK & Europe 1995
314 525 797-2 Various Move To Groove -The Best Of 1970s Jazz-Funk ‎(2xCD, Comp) Verve Records, Chronicles 314 525 797-2 US 1995
525 797-2 Various Move To Groove: The Best Of 1970s Jazz-Funk ‎(2xCD, Comp) Verve Records, Chronicles 525 797-2 Europe 1995