Album Notes

Delivering a unique blend of danceable funk and bebop jazz, the Mother Funk Conspiracy is a power force to be reckoned with. With roots ranging from James Brown to Charlie Parker and John Coltrane, MFC's high-energy, masterful playing, and thoughtful compositions attract a variety of music lovers, from the casual, "good times" dancer, to the keen, jazz conscious listener.

After forming in 1998, MFC teamed with Tower Of Power saxman Paul Perez to record a six song CD entitled Heavy Junk. The tracks quickly found a home at the top of MP3.com's funk and jazz fusion charts and stayed there for several years thanks to MP3.com's visitors. In January 2004 MFC signed with indie label Housekeeping Records and recorded the new CD The Mother Funk Conspiracy with L.A. alto sax playing shredder Zane Musa (26). The band also includes keyboardist Dennis Hamm (28), bassist Forrestt Williams (27), guitarist Doug Sikola (33), and drummer Jarred Pope (33).

Now touring in support of their new material and new disc, the Conspiracy is ready and willing. Have funk, will travel. With over 328,000 downloads from MP3.com and a large, diverse fanbase, the MFC will bring it on.

"There's a density and a depth to the expression of Mother Funk Conspiracy. Whether it's an unexpected shift, a searing vibrato, or the sheer intensity of an arrival into a groove that has been tweaked with fresh insights, Mother Funk Conspiracy seems to always penetrate below the surface of its considerable virtuosity to discover and explore, to linger and caress, and always to dig a little deeper. The legacy of this unique group is the power and drive of funk and fusion, but they seem to be able to avoid the traps of empty expression and display. Maybe there is a conspiracy in this group's belief in the power of music's creative energy to transform and to transport us." -- Dr. Doug Davis, Professor of Jazz Studies, CSUB