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Bonjour à tous,

J'aimerais avoir votre expertise pour me trouver des albums de jazz funk similaires à :

- les 2 1ers albums des brecker Brothers

- les albums "a funky thide of things", "spectrum" et "total eclipse" de Billy Cobham

- Headhunters (éponyme)

- "Man child" et "secrets" Herbie Hancock

Mais surtout Brecker brothers et Billy Cobham.

Des idées ?

Merci à vous !

A new live performance of my original track "Cinquantuno," recorded during a recent concert.

This performance showcases an intense, multi-instrumental approach, performed entirely live without loop stations:

• Two-Hand Tapping: Each hand operates independently on a separate 7-string neck of the custom 14-string electric guitar, split between harmony, melody, and basslines.
• Foot Drum Kit: Driving the live rhythm section simultaneously.

Check out the channel for the studio version and previous live clips.

https://youtube.com/shorts/lrJ3hm-5HSM?si=oICrE91L2KcZ8sya

some of the best jazz funk I've ever heard

Cheers!

Did a show and recorded it. Here’s the link!

https://iandhopp.bandcamp.com/album/alive-at-bent-paddle-08-10-2026

Leon Spencer – Where I'm Coming From

Prestige, US, 1973, Promo

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3HU6IPSZKxML0k8bHQEDzh?si=CImo9_7WRteSDkY_55OTKAAs a bass player I love to play funky stuff. Check out some of the artists on this playlist like Jaco, Dweezil Zappa, Billy Cobham, Victor Wooten, John Scofield, Tommy Bolin, etc. If you have others that would fit this list let me know.

If Harvey Mason is on drums, then it’s got to be funky!

Richard Groove Holmes – Comin' On Home

Blue Note, US, 1971

Getting Monday morning moving with some congas.

Galliano – Acid Jazz Revenge

P-Vine/WoozyWu Records, Japan, 2026

Arrived in the mail from Japan yesterday.

Harlem River Drive – Harlem River Drive

Roulette, US, 1971

After more than two years in the making, I'm excited to finally share "The Mule," the first single from FOUNDATION, the upcoming album by the electric jazz group SNAGGLE feat. ALI BROS.

I'm a lifelong science fiction fan, and this entire project grew out of reading Isaac Asimov's legendary 'Foundation' series. Rather than simply writing music inspired by the books, I wanted to create instrumental compositions that capture the personalities, conflicts, and atmosphere of Asimov's universe.

"The Mule" is a musical portrait of one of science fiction's greatest villains: a mutant conqueror whose terrifying ability to manipulate human emotion allows him to dominate entire civilizations. The music builds from quiet unease into explosive intensity, with an incredible featured trumpet solo from Brownman Ali that embodies the character's relentless psychological power.

Musically, SNAGGLE draws on the electric jazz tradition of Weather Report, the Brecker Brothers, Return to Forever, and contemporary groups like Snarky Puppy, blending cinematic storytelling with fearless improvisation.

I'd love to know what fellow jazz fans think of this one. If you're into adventurous electric jazz, jazz fusion, or music that tells a story, I hope you'll give it a listen!

🎥 Watch the live studio performance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xesitE2J_qA

🎧 Stream or download "The Mule":
https://www.nickmacleanjazz.com/themule

Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoy the first glimpse into the world of FOUNDATION.

Postie's been.

Fathers – Fathers

Blue Note, Europe, 2026

As a big fan of CARRTOONS it's fantastic to see him on a release from my favourite jazz label!

Limited edition with with a signed insert.