Been funkin' in up for more than 30 years
Funk, The word finds no more comfortable lap than the one Melvin Sparks'
guitar has sat in for more than 30 years. His is the guitar you can hear
on many of the recordings that defined the term "acid jazz" which
weaves the raw dance power of James Brown with the artistic temperament
of bop. Sparks' technical proficiency of the single line idea is matched
only by the strong rhythmic sense that seems to force you to tap. Be assured
that Sparks continues to strut the funk much in the same groove of his classic
recordings with organist Charles Earland and saxist Lou Donaldson, but he
know brings a lifetime of experience to his musical banquet. The Melvin
Sparks Band promises to swing with similar intensity. You can hear studio
and live recording samples of guitarist Melvin Sparks and catch the band
live! ~ Melvin Sparks.com
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