Let the rhythm section lay down an earthy groove in half-time funk. The horns ride along with a bluesy melody that builds to a great stop-time. Modest ranges all around with reduced instrumentation (three

Gritty and real funk-rock with fully notated, authentic keyboard and bass parts to ground the band with swagger. A call-and-response melody builds to a breakdown section with its chasing, bluesy horn lines.

With a bit of progressive rock and a lot of half-time funk, this great chart can be rounded out with optional synthesizer and electric guitar. The sticky grooves and melodies drive the point home. Two