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cowby · Post by **cowby** » Thu Aug 17, 2017 5:06 am

Hi Folks,

Any CD / Music recommendation which is similar to the style of Shakatak (Jazz Fusion should I say). Particular like some piano / synth inside the track like Invitation / Night birds and of course some slow tempo are also good to hear.

Thanks!
Cowby

BertKoor · Post by **BertKoor** » Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:04 am

Amazon - search for some Shakatak albums (especially the compilations)
Then look at what other customers also bought:

The Rippingtons - Black Diamond
The Rippingtons - True Stories
Brian Simpson - Persuation
Incognito - In Search Of Better Days
Basia - Clear Horizon (best of)
Carol Duboc - Smile
Aysha - Take Me Higher
George Benson - Best of...
Jeff Lorber - Set It Up

Numanoid · Post by **Numanoid** » Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:49 am

Early Mezzoforte like the Surprise Surprise album with their signature hit "garden party"

https://www.discogs.com/artist/29691-Mezzoforte

K-Bee · Post by **K-Bee** » Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:54 am

The "Classic Funk Mastercuts" compilation series from the early 90s may be your best bet if you want a pretty good introduction to the style.
The Mastercuts label did some awesome compilations altogether that any jazz-funk-soul fan should check out! Beware thoug, some of these are pricey
https://www.discogs.com/label/1591-Mastercuts

Other than that
Ramsey Lewis - Spring High
Bobby Lyle - The Genie
Patrice Rushen - Number One
Lesette Wilson - Caveman Boogie
Rodney Franklin - The Groove
...are some of the more well known classics. All piano/synth led tracks

Oh...and pretty much everything by George Duke and Jeff Lorber

CD Recommendation similar to the style of Shakatak