VARIOUS ARTISTS
STREET SOUNDS FROM THE BAY AREA MUSIC CITY FUNK & SOUL GROOVES 1971-75

Ray Dobard’s Music City operation was at the heart of the Bay Area’s black music scene from the 50s onwards. By the 1970s his shop and studio were places where aspiring funk, soul and jazz groups would go to attempt to find fame and fortune. Few did, but some great music was laid down, the best of which is here. We also have out-and-out funk from Vic Green – whose singles as Big Vick Hammond have made him a cult hero – and unknown acts such as Chuck Thurman, the Soul Sensations and Dry Ice. Jazzy grooves come from Charles Doc Williams and Al Tanner, hip folk funk from Bob Carson and the black consciousness message behind the Soul Messengers.