Prescription For Soul

About the Artist
From the Northwest United States, a region long known for producing energetic and fresh musical talent, blazes the Emerald City's latest sensation, Seattle's own DoctorfunK.

DoctorfunK was established in 1995 and has set the standard for new soul music in the Pacific Northwest. Echoing the legendary passion of famed horn band, Tower of Power and that "East Bay Soul Sound," this 10-piece ensemble has maintained that tradition and more.

With their first national release, " Prescription for Soul," on the Oaklans-based label, Strokeland Records, DoctorfunK joins other standouts such as Glenn Waters and Fred Ross, as well as Doc Kupka's own Strokeland Superband.

"Prescription for Soul" contains sophisticated arrangements hand led by a seasoned, tight, five-piece horn section, with powerful vocals and an extremely well "greased" rhythm section. All combine to deliver the deepest of grooves and smoothest of ballads.

DoctorfunK is poised for a place in all of our CD collections of the finest in soul and funk music. Listen for them on your local radio stations and watch for upcoming performances in your area as well.

Old School in the New Millennium is here to stay. So if music is your medicine, make an appointment with DoctorfunK for your "Prescription for Soul".

Product Description
"Prescription For Soul" is rhythm and blues at its best, featuring a blazing 5-piece horn section. DoctorfunK presents some fine original compositions, a few covers, three live performances, impeccable arrangements and fine musicianship in their first release.

Anchoring the CD is a wonderfully crafted tribute to Tower of Power, titled "Livin' in Bump City." Arranger, Jack Halsey melds an original composition with some 30 snippets from Tower of Power's extensive song list.

As well, the CD features an orignal Kupka/Castillo/Holt composition titled "Step Up To The Plate."

In short, if you like horns with your soul music, DoctorfunK does it all in "Prescription For Soul."

Prescription For Soul,Doctorfunk,Strokeland

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Average customer rating: This looks like the album Junko Partner.

Prescription for the Blues Michael Bloomfield Manufacturer: Fabulous ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Acoustic Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Blues General | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Blues General | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Blues | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: It's Not Killing Me If You Love Those Blues, Play 'Em As You Please Red Hot & Blues Celebrating the Blues Best of Michael Bloomfield ASIN: B0007WBDV6 Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

1. Hully Gully
2. Prisoners Song
3. Walkin' the Floor Over You
4. Don't You Lie to Me
5. Junko Partner
6. Knockin' Myself Out
7. Women Lovin' Each Other
8. Cherry Red
9. Prescription for the Blues
10. You Must Have Jesus

Customer Reviews:

This looks like the album Junko Partner........2007-01-09

This looks like the same set of songs that's on the albums Junko Partner and American Hero. I have the latter two, and they are identical. I happen to love this album, not because it's Bloomfield's best album, but I love the range of music on this album. I remember Hully Gully as a dance song (Bloomfield does a really good job with it), then he goes into country, "drug" songs, and gospel - with Women Lovin Each Other Blues thrown in for fun! If you want to see other reviews, please check the two albums listed above for them. There are plenty of reviews to read there!

Average customer rating: Great Album The younger ,sharper,tighter with time, new "Tower of Power" Great fun music T.O.P. ON MY LIST Gotta Get Funky!

Prescription For Soul Manufacturer: Strokeland ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Kick It up a Step! The King of Retro Cool Everybody on the Bus The Law: According to Fred Ross Ear Candy ASIN: B00007KJVY Release Date: 2002-12-05

Album Description

"Prescription For Soul" is rhythm and blues at its best, featuring a blazing 5-piece horn section. DoctorfunK presents some fine original compositions, a few covers, three live performances, impeccable arrangements and fine musicianship in their first release.

Anchoring the CD is a wonderfully crafted tribute to Tower of Power, titled "Livin' in Bump City." Arranger, Jack Halsey melds an original composition with some 30 snippets from Tower of Power's extensive song list.

As well, the CD features an orignal Kupka/Castillo/Holt composition titled "Step Up To The Plate."

In short, if you like horns with your soul music, DoctorfunK does it all in "Prescription For Soul."

Customer Reviews:

Great Album.......2004-05-06

Doctorfunk has done a great job of mixing lyrics and hard driving horns. Their tribute song to Tower Of Power is by far the best cut. "Livin' In Bump City" is a classic mix of old school funk and new soul. "Step Up To The Plate" has the sound of a sure hit for this band. You can sure here the influence of Emilio and the Funky Doctor in this outstanding piece of work. Keep up the good work, and get down to the Bay Area for a concert.

The younger ,sharper,tighter with time, new "Tower of Power".......2003-10-12

Taken under TOP's wing by "Doc" Krupka's new label "strokeland records", This new young band promises to pick up where Tower leaves off(I know,...Tower of Power are immortals) Anyway, They promise to deliver the Oakland soul without sounding like a TOP cover band. NOT EASY!! My only fear is "Boston syndrome" Like the band "Boston", The first album is so technically, emotionally, and Awe-inspiringly Perfect that Album number 2 will have a hell of a job topping this one. God how I hope I'm wrong. PS, the recording quality on this disc is incredible. I build competition level sound systems ,2 of which are going to the nationals next month ( the SQ or Sound Quality classes),and often use this disc as a tuning and reference tool. Awesome! $500 watts worth of Jazz at a primarily hip hop/ rap oriented crowd really gets peoples attention and actaully has earned instant respect from some of the "less younger" judges. Hehe

Great fun music.......2003-10-02

I have seen this band many times and they are great.

T.O.P. ON MY LIST.......2003-09-30

If your a Tower Of Power fan your going to love this CD. BIG HORN SOUND is the basis of this group, but the rest of the band is right there with them. From fast & fun to heart pulling this CD has it all. My 14, 12, 10 and 6 year old love it as much as me. I just can't wait for them to come to So. California. When we play it for our friends the first thing they say is "Where did you buy this?" and we head to the computer. New Red Sleds

Gotta Get Funky!.......2003-04-19

This is the first CD for the Seattle-based group, DoctorfunK. If I may borrow a theme from Track 2, "Step Up To The Plate," they stepped up to the plate and hit a homer in their first at-bat.

This CD thoroughly showcases their considerable talents as a funk-based horns band. The CD features original compositions, a couple of great covers of old songs, some live material, and a cleverly conceived and well-executed tribute to my favorite band, Tower of Power.

My personal favorite is the great funk groove, "Gotta Get Funky." You know how some songs sound contrived and others just flow? This track simply flows, including an exciting saxophone solo on the bridge. "New Red Sleds" is also a driving, funk-based groove that will make you long for more.

This CD has many wonderful flavors to it. For example, the beginning of the track to which I previously alluded, "Step Up To The Plate," actually has traces of Average White Band's sound, at least to my ears. If you are a baseball fan, you will love this tribute to America's pastime. Former Tower of Power member Mic Gillette takes the trombone solo on this track.

DoctorfunK's cover of the Spencer Davis classic, "I'm A Man," will make you sit up and take notice. It is a much slower groove than the original, nevertheless an excellent interpretation that stands on its own! The two live tracks, "It May Be Very Good" and "We Could Make a Cool Hang," are excellent covers of Doc Kupka's 1999 Strokeland Superband CD (The Funky Doctor is Tower of Power's bari saxophonist, in case you didn't know) that are true to the originals. This CD, too, is from Strokeland Records.

I don't like to single out any musician in a review, because it does disservice to the others, but I really like Gary Verrill's work on the B-3 and Angelo Guerrero's lead sax work on this CD. And Fritz Whitney on the bari sax adds dimension, depth, and a funky bottom end to the music.

"Livin' in Bump City" is a tribute to the legendary soul and funk band from Oakland, California--Tower of Power. By my count, there are more than two dozen references to Tower of Power songs on this track, and I noticed in the liner notes that T.o.P.'s current guitarist, Jeff Tamelier, is a guest musician on this track. Former T.o.P. members Greg Adams, Chester Thompson, and Bill Churchville apparently collaborated on this track, as did the great horns arranger, David Eskridge.

This CD also features a stirring version of Curtis Mayfield's "People Get Ready" that shows that DoctorfunK can be laid back as well as downright funky. To me it is the perfect mix of funk and soul that will leave you thirsting for more. If there is one criticism to be made, I wish their music would have filled the entire 74-minute CD (which is a backdoor compliment, at worst!).

All-in-all, if you are a fan of the funk, if you feign the slightest interest in this kind of music, this CD is mandatory for your collection! I know I will be looking forward to their next release, for sure!

Average customer rating:

Prescription For Soul Doctorfunk Manufacturer: Strokeland Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Kick It up a Step! Ear Candy ASIN: B0000UYTN4 Release Date: 2003-10-28

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Can''t Fight The Funk
3. Step Up To The Plate
4. I''m A Man
5. Say No More
6. It May Be Very Good
7. We Could Make A Cool Hang
8. But Not For Me
9. Fool In Love
10. Gotta Get Funky
11. Right Here
12. New Red Sleds
13. Livin'' In Bump City

Album Description

DoctorfunK's blazing sound is captured on their debut CD, Prescription For Soul, with both studio and live tracks. Highlights include a Tower Of Power tribute song, Livin' In Bump City.

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