It's Got to Be Funky
Horace Silver · 1993
75 min · 12 tracks · jazz
An exuberant fusion of hard bop and funk, merging rhythmic complexity with joyous improvisation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Funky Bunky — This track encapsulates the vibrant energy of the album with its infectious groove and playful melodies that invite listeners to dance.
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Song for My Father — A signature piece in Silver's catalog, the track blends poignant melodies with intricate harmonies, marking a high point in his compositional prowess.
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It's Got to Be Funky — The title track showcases Silver's mastery in fusing jazz and funk, delivering an irresistible rhythm that underscores the album’s theme.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- joyful grooves for dancing
- dynamic journey with peaks
- vibrant melodies throughout
- for lively gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, It's Got to Be Funky came during Horace Silver's later career when he was already a prominent figure in jazz. This album followed his previous work, which had established him as a pioneer of the hard bop movement. By this time, Silver was known for blending traditional jazz elements with funk influences, showcasing his enduring creativity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Art Blakey· Thelonious Monk· McCoy Tyner
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Funky Bunky 7:31
- 2 Dufus Rufus 5:34
- 3 The Lunceford Legacy 7:03
- 4 The Hillbilly Bebopper 5:28
- 5 The Walk a Round - Look Up and Down Song 5:55
- 6 It's Got to Be Funky 6:45
- 7 Basically Blue 6:27
- 8 Song for My Father 8:33
- 9 When You're in Love 4:30
- 10 Put Me in the Basement 7:19
- 11 Little Mama 7:04
- 12 Yo' Mama's Mambo 3:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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