It's Got to Be Funky
Horace Silver · 1993
75 min · 12 tracks · hard bop
Joyful grooves and vibrant melodies intertwine in an exuberant celebration of funk-infused jazz.
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 want
- prefer instant gratification
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1993, Horace Silver was a seasoned jazz pianist and composer, known for his pivotal role in the development of hard bop. 'It's Got to Be Funky' marked his return to recording after a brief hiatus, showcasing his enduring creativity and relevance in the jazz scene as he continued to influence younger generations.
- 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
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.