Boogie Funky

Boogie Woogie and Blues in different line-ups on different continents

Spirit of the Boogie was a highly successful album released in 1975 by Kool & the Gang. It can be seen as a follow-up to "Wild And Peaceful" (1973); The instrumental "Jungle Jazz" uses the same basic rhythm track heard in "Jungle Boogie", but lets the players improvise on their instruments (saxophone, trumpet and flute)."Spirit of the Boogie" features Donal Boyce, who was rapping on "Jungle Boogie". Some African influence can be felt, and the band even play in a West-Indian style on "Caribbean Festival", another instrumental track, with once more lots of room for improvisation.

“Nostalgic, soulful and, of course, boogie-woogie.” That’s how Belgian DJ producer Boogie Belgique (AKA Oswald Cromheecke) describes the enticing combination of styles and sources from different decades that make up his music. Taking vintage inspirations, most notably from swing and jazz eras, and merging them with contemporary beats and textures is the young producer’s forte. This is pleasingly evident on Volta, the latest Boogie Belgique album for the Cold Busted label.

Ministry of Sound present Funky House Classics. An album dripping with a glittering mix of sexy house and funky disco. Featuring 4 CDs/80 tracks of the cream of the crop of uplifting vocal tunes, it is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. With just about every funky track you know and love the album perfectly blends mainstream chart hits and underground anthems for the definitive feel good experience. Within the rich history of club music, Funky House has always played an important role. This colourful type of music has made countless clubs across the continents break out a sweat on the dancefloor.