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As a member of the legendary Motown Rhythm Section, known as The Funk Brothers, Jack Ashford displayed dominant tambourine techniques, vibe styling, and played percussion instruments on a long list of Motown hits. Additionally, he has continued to develop his unlimited talents as songwriter, producer, arranger and singer. Jack emerged from the background as a musician to center stage as a performer and he still captures audiences in the New Millennium. Four decades of music have come and gone and Jack dedication and devotion to rhythm and soul remains. Along with his producing skills on this CD. Jack Ashford and His Funk Brothers, show-cases the various talents of James Jameson, Earl Van Dyke, Robert White and Eddie "Bongo"Brown. These Funk Brothers, gone but not forgotten, are celebrated here are songwriter and arrangers as well as performing their own musicianship. Listen to the signature funk of James Jameson's bass on :Freemont Street" and the thunderous keyboard of Earl Van Dyke on "Keep On". You will appreciate the soulful yet jazzy twist of Robert White's guirar and arrangements of Paul Riser, extraordinaire. This is the last session of the original Funk Brothers played together in Los Angeles, California. There is no other collection like it. Album Musicians: James Jameson - Bass Robert White - Guitar Ray Parker Jr. - Guitar "Wha-Wha" Watson - Guitar James Gadson - Drums Earl Van Dyke - Piano John Barnes - Electric Piano Eddie Coward - Drums Carlos Pueblos - Piano L.A. String Section - Strings L.A. Horn Section - Horns Robert White - Arranger Eddie "Bongo" Brown - Percussions Jack Ashford - Percussion Jack Ashford and His Funk Brothre is a genuine collectible