Florida Funk

Various Artists – Florida Funk
British ears have always been far more appreciative to the trials and sounds of Black America then our present generation. English DJ’s turned collectors have dirtied knees and stained thumbs flipping through the dustiest of dusty 7 inch bins, just to find that rare Maltese Falcon groove. UK label Jazzman now turns its attention to the Deep South after its encyclopedic uncovering of Texas and Midwest funk. Florida, a bordering state to James Brown’s home base of Georgia, harvested a rich heritage of musicianship, partially due to the lively tourists’nightclubs. While national attention during this Civil Right era was still limited, local independent deals and distributions were the norm, and here we see the hefty overview of Florida’s super dynamite soul. With extensive linear notes and photos, you’ll be impressed with the complete sight and sound of this re-issued release. A thick bottomed swampy sound for upcoming hot summer nights.