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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2026 · 1H 3M

Original Tribute to Idris Muhammad | Jazz-Funk Pioneer, Kudu/CTI Classics & Spiritual Grooves

from Mellow Night Music, Quiet Storm & Blueprint By Roby Bellini

Benvenuti a un nuovo appuntamento della serie Original Tribute, interamente dedicato al maestro assoluto del ritmico e pioniere del Jazz-Funk: il batterista e compositore Idris Muhammad.Figura fondamentale della storia della musica afroamericana, il cui rullante inconfondibile ha segnato le produzioni storiche per CTI, Kudu e Prestige Records (oltre ad essere una tra le fonti di campionamento più amate nella storia dell'Hip-Hop). In quest'ora ripercorriamo i suoi capolavori immortali: dal groove monumentale di "Power of Soul" e la morbida eleganza di "Loran's Dance", fino al capolavoro disco-jazz cosmico "Could Heaven Ever Be Like This" e l'energia travolgente di "Crab Apple". Spazio poi alle sue radici spirituali con "By the Red Sea", la reinterpretazione Funk di "Express Yourself", la classe di "Piece of Mind" e la chiusura acustica/modal insieme a Pharoah Sanders e George Coleman con "Kabsha".Un viaggio travolgente guidato dal ritmo, dal groove e dall'anima.Welcome to a brand new edition of Original Tribute, celebrating the ultimate master of groove and Jazz-Funk pioneer: drummer and composer Idris Muhammad.A cornerstone figure in African American music history, his signature syncopated beat defined legendary eras on CTI, Kudu, and Prestige Records, while becoming one of the most sampled drum beats in Hip-Hop history. This episode highlights his most iconic recordings: from the explosive groove of "Power of Soul" and the smooth perfection of "Loran's Dance", to the cosmic disco-jazz masterpiece "Could Heaven Ever Be Like This" and the infectious drive of "Crab Apple". We also explore his deep spiritual roots in "By the Red Sea", the funk classic "Express Yourself", the elegant "Piece of Mind", and the acoustic modal finale "Kabsha" featuring Pharoah Sanders and George Coleman.An extraordinary rhythm-driven voyage into pure soul, funk, and spiritual jazz.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Idris Muhammad – Power of Soul07:07 - Idris Muhammad – Loran's Dance17:46 - Idris Muhammad – Could Heaven Ever Be Like This26:22 - Idris Muhammad – Crab Apple31:32 - Idris Muhammad – By the Red Sea40:28 - Idris Muhammad – Express Yourself45:56 - Idris Muhammad – Piece of Mind55:20 - Idris Muhammad – Kabsha#IdrisMuhammad #OriginalTribute #JazzFunk #SoulJazz #RobyBellini #RadioGeometrieVariabili #CTIRecords #KuduRecords #SpiritualJazz #RareGroove

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