Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media – Funky Stuff [CD Album]
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Product Description
“Funky Stuff” is a funk-oriented album recorded in 1974 by Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media, a group widely recognized today for its importance in rare groove and jazz-funk reissues.
The album features key musicians such as Hiromasa Suzuki and Akira Okazaki, who later formed the influential group Players. Blending deep funk rhythms with jazz sensibilities, the record includes dynamic interpretations inspired by artists like The Crusaders and Kool & The Gang.
With its tight grooves and expressive performances, this album stands alongside international rare groove classics and remains highly regarded by collectors and funk enthusiasts worldwide.
All tracks on this release are presented on CD for the first time, making it an essential addition for fans of Japanese jazz-funk and rare groove music.
Key Features
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Recorded in 1974
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Japanese jazz-funk / rare groove album
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Performed by Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media
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Includes members later forming “Players”
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All tracks appear on CD for the first time
Track List
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Painted Paradise
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Funky Motion
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Breeze
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Scratch
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Funky Stuff
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One for Jiro
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Gentle Wave
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Four Up
Format
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CD Album