Funk, Inc. - Funk, Inc. (1971)

Funk, Inc. was a jazz funk/soul jazz group founded in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1969 by Bobby Watley, Eugene Barr, Steve Weakley, Jimmy Munford and Cecil Hunt. During the 1970s they were signed to the Prestige Records label for whom they recorded five albums, though they later disbanded in 1976.

“Funk, Inc.” is their first studio album, released in 1971. If your not familiar with Funk Inc. then this is a great place to start.

They were a mildly well known band of the early 70's that never made it big. They combine a phenomenal mix of jazz and funk to give you a sound which just makes you move. The sax is a constant and is as uplifting as any, while the synthesizer rocks the whole album.

Track listing

1. "Kool Is Back"  (Redd, Crosby)  - 8:20
2. "Bowlegs"  (Watley)  - 7:55
3. "Sister Janie" (Watley)  - 6:25
4. "The Thrill Is Gone" (King)  - 6:30
5. "The Whipper" (Watley)  - 6:15

Credits
Art Direction – Tony Lane
Congas – Cecil Hunt
Cover – Phil Carroll
Drums – Jimmy Munford
Guitar – Steve Weakley
Liner Notes, Supervised By – Bob Porter
Organ – Bobby Watley
Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
Tenor Saxophone – Eugene Barr

Notes
Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
Genre: Funk, Jazz
Length: 35:25
Label: Prestige Records

© 1971