PowerFX - The Funk Master by John Jab'O Starks

From The Producer:?? Over three years ago, I produced a sampling cd called On The Jazz Tip. It was the first sampling cd to be presented as a virtual band. I had the players play in certain tempos and certain keys, with similar musical references, so it would be easy to paste loops from different instruments together. I did this because so many customers wanted "construction kits", but I thought they limit the user's imagination by hearing a completed version. Jazz Tip was a success, but customers still wanted the ease of construction kits, so we decided to make a cd that had both construction kits and an alternative takes section that would provide the user with lots of creative options that are compatibile with each other. We feel this is an excellent option and we are very happy to present these musicans and this material to you. Jab'O and The Super Bad Virtual Band: If you want to make something good, go to the source. And when it comes to funk, the source is James Brown. The man playing the drums on some of the funkiest JB jams is John Jab'O Starks. Sex Machine, Talking Loud and Saying Nothing, Good Foot and Super Bad are just a few examples of the pocket Jab'o provided for His Funkiness. The other musicans selected are all outstanding players and proven funkateers. The construction kits were all recorded around Jabots groove and the alternative takes also used Jabo's beats as a reference. The alternative takes section is all basically in the key of C.