Wright,Bernard Nard / Funky Beat CD

Digitally remastered two-fer containing a pair of Jazz/Funk albums from the New York-based pianist. Bernard Wright was only 16 when he recorded the 1981 album Nard. The album features the two heavily sampled tracks "Hoboglabotribin" and "Spinnin". Another highlight of the album is a version of Miles Davis' 'Solar'. The Funky Beat album allowed Bernard to explore many areas of black music including Jazz, Soul, Funk and Break Beats. There are two standout tracks on the album: Weldon Irvine's 'Mr. Clean' and the track 'Joy Spring'; both tracks produced by Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen. Cherry Red. 2011.

1. Master Rocker 2. Firebolt Hustle 3. Haboglabotribin 4. Spinnin' 5. Just Chillin' Out 6. Bread Sandwiches 7. Music Is the Key 8. We're Just the Band 9. Solar 10. Get Your Lover Back 11. Funky Beat 12. Video Generation 13. Won't Let Me Love You 14. Mr. Clean 15. Move Your Body 16. Joy Spring 17. Keep on Doing That Right Thing