Originally recorded in the fall of 1973 at Berea Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, Funky Donkey Vol. 1 captures the boundary-pushing energy of the Human Arts Ensemble, a collective at the heart of the city’s vibrant creative scene. Featuring standout artists including Luther Thomas and Oliver Lake, the album weaves together jazz’s improvisational spirit with deep threads of soul and funk, creating music that is as adventurous as it is arresting.
This official 2023 reissue from Wewantsounds highlights the raw power of the ensemble’s live performance with three extended compositions: the fiery title track “Funky Donkey”, the spiritual “Una New York”, and the avant-garde piece “Intensity.” Complete with insightful liner notes by Howard Mandel, this release offers listeners and collectors a vital snapshot of St. Louis’ forward-thinking sonic landscape in the early ’70s.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Wewantsounds
- Genre: Jazz, Soul & Funk
- Release Date: 11/10/2023
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TRACKS
A. Funky Donkey
B. Una New York
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