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In 1978 Johnny “Guitar” Watson’s backup band decided to record a project as the Watsonian Institute. Master Funk is the only LP that was released under that name, and for all intents and purposes, this is very much a Johnny “Guitar” Watson album. The main difference between this record and the hit albums that Watson has been recording under his own name in the 70’s is the fact that this release has a strong JAZZ influence. While “Ain’t That A Bitch” or “A Real Mother For Ya” are FUNK/SOUL albums, Master Funk is an album in which funk, soul and soul-jazz live!

Oscar Brown, Jr., singer, songwriter, playwright, poet, civil rights activist, and actor, releases his first LP in 1960. This album “Sin & Soul” was recorded from June 20 to October 23, 1960. Printed on the cover of the album were personal reviews by well-known celebrities and jazz musicians of the time, including Steve Allen, Lorraine Hansberry, Nat Hentoff, Dorothy Killgallen, Max Roach and Nina Simone. The album is regarded as a ‘‘true classic’’ for openly tackling the experiences of African Americans with songs such as ’’Bid ‘Em In’’ and ‘‘Afro Blue’’