Introduction to Funk - What CD would you reccomend?

[pmaraziti]

All,

I'm looking for suggestion about a couple of CDs that could introduce me well to the world of Funk/Jazz-Funk.

What I'd like to start with is something "easy listening" , possibly including some good vocalist, but otherwise I?d be also ok with instrumental only. Clearly....something wiht a good bass

Any suggestion ?

Thanks in advance, Paolo

[flatwoundfender]

The Meters - Look-Ka Py Py
Groovy laid back funk. Should be a good introduction and definition.

[RiseOfTheWooten]

John Scofield - 'Up All Night' and 'uberjam' CDs.

[werbo1]

Herbie Hancock - Thrust and Headhunters are as funky as could be, but i don't know about easy listening

[stretchcat]

I'd start with James Brown. Not necessarily easy-listening, but has great basslines, and I'd say he qualifies as a good vocalist.

[markjazzbassist]

the crusaders in the 70's, ohio players are great too

[Funkzfly]

James Brown, definately! The Crusaders, The Meters, Parliament/Funkadelic, Curtis Mayfield, Herbie Hancock, Lakeside, all come second.