For this week's selection I'm going back to some funky roots. Kung Fu is a funk band full of incredible musicians who mix old school funk with jazz and heavy rock on occasion. I really enjoy how they play off each other and showcase some top notch chops.
"Do The Right Thing" is the first track off of their 2014 album Tsar Bomba and gets it all started with a bang. It's an uptempo old school funk groove with a simple yet catchy melody with some fun changes and jazzy or heavy bits here and there. The guys start trading solos at 1:41 and wrap it up 2 minutes later with one of my favorite keyboard solos, maybe ever. I remember the first time I heard it I was like whoa and had to go back and hear that one again. Whenever I need a pick me and reminder of why I love music I get this track going.
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About The Curator - Danny Gordon
Danny's love affair with music started around the time he could walk. He spent countless hours in front of the record player going through his parents collection and experimented with playing violin, piano, and guitar before finding his voice on the bass in his teens.
Danny began playing in local bands in Los Angeles while studying music, eventually landing at Berklee College of Music in 1998. Following his graduation in 2001 Danny returned home and continued his career as a recording and touring bassist, most notably working with former STP singer Scott Weiland.
Danny continues to stay active in the local scene and is a devoted father teaching his children about the music he loves.
