NILS LANDGREN FUNK UNIT — Fonk Da World (2001) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Trombonist Nils Landgren covers a variety of funky styles on Fonk da World. There are a few throwaway vocals (the opening "Booty Rock" has some rap) but also some worthwhile soloing from Landgren, altoist Per Rusktrask Johansson, and the oversized rhythm section. Most of the songs are a bit lightweight (other than "Freedom Jazz Dance") and little unexpected happens so this set (which ranges from funky jazz to early fusion and soul-jazz) is not overly memorable. But used for background dancing or light listening, Fonk da World succeeds on its own limited terms. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Booty Rock 3:47
Written-By – Magnum Coltrane Price
2    Riders On The Storm 5:06
Written-By – The Doors
3    Mo Stuff 4:35
Written-By – Svensson, Landgren
4    Fonk Da World 4:55
Written-By – Svensson, Price, Landgren
5    Anytime Anywhere 5:54
Written-By – Svensson, Landgren
6    Rock It 2:53
Written-By – Hancock
7    Amtrak 4:29
Written-By – Price, Landgren
8    Freedom Jazz Dance 3:35
Written-By – Eddie Harris
9    Le Sunset 4:47
Written-By – Jesper Nordenström
10    What's Up, What's Up 4:46
Written-By – Niklas Gabrielsson
11    From Stockholm To Bejing 3:06
Written-By – Svensson, Landgren
12    New Morning 3:56
Written-By – Esbjörn Svensson
13    Calvados 6:16
Written-By – Robert Östlund, Ulf Engström
Credits :
Nils Landgren - Trombone, Fluegelhorn, Vocals
Magnum Coltrane Price - Fender Bass, Rap and Vocals, Synthesizers
Jesper Nordenström - Fender Rhodes Piano, Hammond B3 Organ, Synthesizers
Robert Östlund - Guitars, Hammond B3 Organ solo on ''Calvados'', Synthesizer, Vibraphone
Niklas Gabrielsson - Drums, Vocals, Congas on '' Fonk da world''

Guest Unit :
Magnus Öström - Percussion
Per Ruskträsk Johansson - Alto saxophone
Esbjörn Svensson - Fender Rhodes piano on '' What's up, What's up'','' Booty Rock'' and ''New Morning''
Oscar Traugott - Handclaps on ''What's up, What's up''