His Majesty King Funk
Grant Green · 1965
33 min · 5 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of soul and jazz that grooves with infectious rhythms and expressive melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Selma March — This track opens the album with a powerful homage to civil rights, featuring a rich interplay between Green's guitar and the soulful backing ensemble.
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Willow Weep for Me — With its deep bluesy undertones, this rendition showcases Green's emotive playing style and serves as a highlight of lyrical expression within the album's context.
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That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day) — The track features a relaxed groove and smooth vocals that encapsulate the album's overall vibe while illustrating Green's ability to interpret classic standards with fresh creativity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album effectively blends jazz and funk, showcasing strong guitar work and rhythmic cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of syncopated rhythms across all tracks, creating a danceable groove that invites listener engagement.
- Each track showcases Grant Green's guitar work prominently, with extended solos that explore melodic variations and improvisation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady grooves for relaxed afternoons
- gradual emotional build towards conclusion
- intricate melodies for attentive listening
- uplifting vibes for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek constant tempo changes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1965, His Majesty King Funk was Grant Green's sixth album and came during his prolific period at Blue Note Records. Following his acclaimed album Idle Moments, this record showcases Green’s shift towards a funkier sound, aligning with the growing popularity of soul jazz during this era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- George Benson· Kenny Burrell· Jimmy Ponder
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Selma March 8:31
- 2 Willow Weep for Me 10:02
- 3 The Cantaloupe Woman 4:55
- 4 That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day) 5:21
- 5 Daddy Grapes 4:35
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