OrthoFunkOlogy by Muruga Free Funk

OrthoFunkOlogy – Muruga Free Funk

A fusion of deep groove, cosmic improvisation, and raw sonic energy, OrthoFunkOlogy captures the essence of Muruga Free Funk’s boundary-pushing sound. Recorded at Sage Court Studio in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this album blends funk, jazz, and world rhythms into a vibrant tapestry of electrified freeform expression.

This release features legendary guitarist James Gurley, best known for his work with Big Brother and The Holding Company, the renowned tabla master Badal Roy, whose groundbreaking contributions to jazz include collaborations with Miles Davis and John McLaughlin, and the visionary Perry Robinson, an innovative clarinetist celebrated for his work in avant-garde jazz and free improvisation.

Tracklist

1.	Tabla Nada Paradise	3:16

2.	Back To The Tribe	5:09

3.	Stepping Into Paradise	4:28

4.	Rhythm Stream Bossa	10:34

5.	Camel Train Oasis	8:53

6.	Our Ancestors Are With Us	6:34

7.	Swamp Dog Zero Time	5:05

8.	Forest Weather	9:32

9.	We Dream	8:28

10.	Nice Moments	5:50

11.	Let My People Play	5:36

Credits

released October 5, 2016

Recording & Production

Recorded at Sage Court Studio, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Produced for Musart Media
Engineered by Bob Dennis and Muruga Booker
Assistant Engineer: Norm Ballinger
Pre-Mix: Bob Dennis
Mixed by Muruga Booker and Ken Kozora
Mastered by Jef Stevens

Album artwork by Muruga

Musicians

Muruga Booker – Drums, Nada Drum, Electribe, Shakers
Shakti Ma – Vocals
James Gurley – Guitar (Big Brother and The Holding Company)
Perry Robinson – Clarinet (Avant-Garde Jazz, Free Improvisation)
Badal Roy – Tabla (Miles Davis, John McLaughlin)
Richard Smith – Bass
Michael Colone – Guitar
Ken Kozora – Synthesizer, Zen Drum, Trumpet
Richie "Shakin'" Nagan – Shakers

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