Ain't It Funky Now - Grant Green - From the 2005 Album

📻 Step into the full archive for more late-night selections:    / @thesouloflondon   Ain't It Funky Now by Grant Green, from the 2005 album 'Ain't It Funky Now! (The Original Jam Master, Volume One)' This track captures the raw and punchy essence of Grant Green’s guitar work, backed by Idris Muhammad’s crisp drums and Emmanuel Riggins’ groovy organ lines. Produced by Richard Seidel alongside Blue Note veterans Francis Wolff and George Butler, the session breathes new life into soul-jazz and jazz-funk with a tight rhythm section anchored by Jimmy Lewis’s Fender bass. The instrumental approach channels the energy of funk pioneers while maintaining a distinctly laid-back yet commanding feel. Issued as part of a European compilation in 2005, this release showcases Green’s knack for reinterpreting grooves with a dexterity that appeals to DJs, crate-diggers, and collectors alike. Its blend of soulful melodies and driving beats fits perfectly for floor-ready sets that demand both groove and subtlety. For those hunting down Blue Note pressings with a nod to jazz’s funkier side, this edition remains a valued gem. Track details: Artist: Grant Green Track: Ain't It Funky Now Album: Ain't It Funky Now! (The Original Jam Master, Volume One) Year: 2005 Genre: Jazz Style: Soul-Jazz, Jazz-Funk Label: Blue Note #SoulOfLondon #GrantGreen #JazzFunk #SoulMusic #BlueNote