Low Eh!

I’ve been part of ERU-ERA, Ed Lister’s horn-driven funk project since 2015. We go through periods where we play a lot, and periods where we don’t – it’s the nature of working with players who keep busy.

When the band books shows, I like to get my ears in the zone for the sound that this band demands. Here are a few recordings that help get me in the proper headspace for these shows.

Chris Potter – Follow The Red Line (2007)

This recording came out when I was in college, and I was (and still am) blown away with the rhythmic development of Chris Potter’s solos over these grooves.

Rudder – Rudder (2007)

This is the recording that started my journey with pedals. Listening the blend between Chris Cheek’s horn and effects, and the electric rhythm section grabs my ears every time I listen to this recording. Also, I love Chris Cheek’s lines!

Tower Of Power – Soul Vaccination: Tower Of Power Live (1999)

This is one of Tower Of Power’s most energetic recordings! The horns are tight, and the rhythm section grooves – everything that you would expect from TOP. It’s also hard to escape the influence of Doc Kupka. Those baritone punches that anchor the horn section have helped set the sound for every funk band since 1968.