Soul of the Funky Drummers

Overview

The legendary drummers for James Brown, funk masters Clyde Stubblefield and John "Jab'O" Starks focus on the grooves they made famous, in the songs: Cold Sweat * Funky Drummer * I Got the Feelin' * Mother Popcorn * Give It Up or Turnit a Loose * Licking Stick * Sex Machine * Super Bad * Make It Funky * and Doing It to Death. They demonstrate these patterns and rhythm combinations, and analyze their performances and techniques while looking back and discussing their activities in the James Brown era. Features exclusive reunion performances with special guests and former band members, including Fred Wesley, Fred Thomas, John Scofield and John Medeski. 80 minutes.