On a music note there are some really nice rare groove collections out on a
lable called pHo, they were compiled by Tony Edwards of Lotus Records (they
released the Vanessa Daou LP last year), and have notes from someone from
the Groove Academy. Jazz Funk Revival, Freedom Jazz Dance, and Funky Good
Time are the titles I've seen so far. Tracks from Eddie Jefferson (his
version of Chameleon is the freshest), Joao Donato, Carlos Garnett, Charles
Earland, some Grant Green too. They're all very nice, from the early '70s
to the mid-80s. Check em out.
peace,
Gordon