California Funk Funk45s From The Golden State : A Selection Of 21 Ultra Rare Cuts (US Version)

• 1. Water Color – All Bundled Into One
• 2. The 4th Coming – Cruising Down Sunset
• 3. Apple & The Three Oranges – Curse Upon The World
• 4. L.A. Bare Faxx – Super Cool Brother
• 5. Arthur Monday – What Goes Around Comes Aroun pt.2
• 6. Chucky Thurmon – Turn It Over
• 7. California Gold Notes – W.B. 302
• 8. Ray Frazier & The Shades of Madness – I Who Have Nothing (Am Somebody)
• 9. Rhon Silva – Get It Right
• 10. Enrique Olivarez Y Los Vampiros – Al's Place
• 11. J.G.D. & The New Breed – North Richmond Breakaway
• 12. John Heartsman & Circles – Talking About My Baby
• 13. King Soloman – Politician Rag
• 14. Billy Larkin & The Delegates – Funky Fire
• 15. Leon Gardner – Farm Song
• 16. Lil Lavair & The Fabulous Jades – Cold Heat
• 17. Delores Ealy & The Kenyattas – Honeydripper
• 18. Enrique Olivarez Y Los Vampiros – Arriba Tipo
• 19. Winter – Bones
• 20. The Ewards Generation – Smokin' Tidbits
• 21. Mr. Clean & The Soul Inc. – What's Going On

Killer new compilation from the ever-brilliant Jazzman camp! 21 of the finest, rarest and most desirable funk recordings from the Sunshine state, put together for the first time with the personal blessing of each and every artist represented herein - shoddy bootleg this is not!  Those of you who loved their previous ace compilations 'Carolina Funk', 'Texas Funk' and 'Midwest Funk' will love this!!!

The lavishly packaged gatefold LP and CD contain in-depth sleeve notes detailing the history of funk and R&B in California and the social conditions which led to the funk explosion of the late '60s. In addition there are thoroughly researched notes for every individual track, revealing for the first time the hidden stories behind such revered and enigmatic artists as Leon Gardner, Arthur Monday and Delores Ealy.