Great Unsung Bassist: Keni Burke

Dr. Cheese · #1 06-03-2010, 06:11 PM

Now that it's summertime, it's time to pull out a serious smooth jazz/quiet storm classic, Changes by Keni Burke. Keni Burke was an early discipile of Larry Graham and played with The Five Stairsteps (OH Child) and The Invisible Man's Band. His solo albums were seriously underrated, and changes features perfect Jazz Bass tone like this cut:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdcTxMWx-J4

Jamie_Funk · #2 06-03-2010, 09:59 PM

Haven't heard THAT in awhile - thanks Dr. - great memories, and great tone too....

J

JAUQO III-X · #3 06-03-2010, 10:20 PM

Here's a little history on Keni and his family.

http://www.soul-patrol.com/soul/five.htm

Dr. Cheese · #4 06-03-2010, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAUQO III-X

Here's a little history on Keni and his family.

http://www.soul-patrol.com/soul/five.htm

Great link Jauqo!

jerry · #5 06-04-2010, 03:43 AM

I loved his playing on Sly's 'Back On The Right Track' album, super funky!

Woodchuck · #6 06-04-2010, 06:44 AM

"Keep Rising..." is still one of my favorite basslines to play.

bottomzone · #7 06-04-2010, 01:25 PM

As Yoda would say, "A monster basssist Keni is."

A Groove is a Terrible Thing to Waste!

Sounbwoy · #8 06-06-2010, 10:02 AM

Here's my favorite..along with "Rising to the Top" of course..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwW5Z2CWUwI