{"title":"Bernie Worrell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBernie Worrell\u003c\/b\u003e was an American keyboardist, composer, and record producer. He is best known as a founding member of Parliament-Funkadelic and for his work with Talking Heads. Born on April 19, 1944 in Long Branch, New Jersey, Worrell's musical career spanned several decades and genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith his innovative use of synthesizers and keyboards, *Worrell* helped shape the sound of funk music in the 1970s. His contributions to Parliament-Funkadelic's iconic albums such as \"Mothership Connection\" and \"One Nation Under a Groove\" solidified his status as a pioneer in the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his work with *Parliament-Funkadelic*, Worrell collaborated with numerous artists including George Clinton, Eddie Hazel, Bootsy Collins, and Talking Heads. His unique style blended elements of funk, rock, jazz, and classical music.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"all-the-woo-in-the-world","title":"All The Woo In The World.","description":"\u003cp\u003eBernie Worrell (1944-2016) needs little introduction. He was an American keyboardist, arranger and composer best known as a founding member of Parliament \/ Funkadelic and for his work with Talking Heads. The list of his musical collaborations is extensive and includes renowned artists and acts from the likes of Manu Dibango, Bill Laswell, Fela Kuti, Jack Bruce, Mike Watt and Les Claypool. Bernie Worrell’s list of achievements is equally impressive: highlights include his induction in as a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 and receiving an honorary Doctor of Music Degree from the New England Conservatory of Music in 2016. All The Woo In The World was Bernie Worrell’s solo debut album, originally released in 1978 on Arista, the album features various P-funk alumni including George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley and Eddie Hazel. When you listen to All The Woo In The World it’s no wonder David Byrne wanted Worrell to record and perform with Talking Heads. The album, co-produced with George Clinton, is so funky you can smell it through the dust jacket. In seven tracks, Worrell shows how important he was to the P-Funk sound - in fact, the whole thing could easily be passed off as a lost Parliament \/ Funkadelic record, if not for Worrell’s name up top. it has everything: layered sounds, a toe-tapping midtempo beat, and some incredible horns. 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It also helps us to place accurate orders so that we can please as many of you as possible on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether a chart topper or the gatekeeper to a deep cut, \u003cstrong\u003eBernie Worrell\u003c\/strong\u003e has infiltrated your ears, your eyes (most recently in \u003cem\u003eStop Making Sense\u003c\/em\u003e's 40 year anniversary!) and your heart. For those aware of Bernie's journey, it hasn't always been a linear path, but the music has landed at the forefront of the rich, global culture, and continues to evolve, whether analyzed by a musicologist or a teenager in a garage band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBernie Worrell\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prolific writer and visionary, left this world with an abundance of unfinished work. These compositions remained untouched for a period of decades, collecting dust on reels of two-inch analog tape. In years following Bernie's passing, the tapes were re-examined to analyze Bernie's nuanced and creative method. After a period of deep reflection, the \u003cstrong\u003eBernie Worrell\u003c\/strong\u003e estate decided it was time to complete his vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a series of \u003cstrong\u003eBernie\u003c\/strong\u003e's collaborators, contemporaries, and friends including \u003cstrong\u003eBootsy Collins\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSean Lennon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLeo Nocentelli\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFred Schneider\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMiho Hatori\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Scales\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMarc Ribot\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFred Wesley\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMarco Benevento\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eStanton Moore\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSteven Bernstein\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDaru Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWill Calhoun\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMike Watt\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNorwood Fisher\u003c\/strong\u003e, and many more innovators, his initiative was completed with dedication to preserving the integrity of the magic which makes \u003cstrong\u003eBernie\u003c\/strong\u003e a beloved extraordinary soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included on the album is a previously unreleased Funkadelic track, \"\u003cem\u003eContusion\u003c\/em\u003e,\" which showcases \u003cstrong\u003eBernie\u003c\/strong\u003e’s masterful work with the group. \u003cem\u003eBernie Worrell: Wave From The WOOniverse\u003c\/em\u003e, a double album, was concocted in fourteen cities, with a bound-to-be viral video of the title track directed by Los Angeles-based dancer, Madeline Riley. The album was produced by former \u003cstrong\u003eBernie Worrell Orchestra\u003c\/strong\u003e bandleader, Evan Taylor, and is slated for release a day after \u003cstrong\u003eBernie\u003c\/strong\u003e's birthday, (April 19) on Record Store Day 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Org Music","offers":[{"title":"Black LPx2","offer_id":50427693171019,"sku":"2184430","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/418467268311-800_fd0745ee_thumbnail_4096_fc1b0da5_thumbnail_4096.webp?v=1726826856"},{"product_id":"pieces-of-woo-the-other-side","title":"Pieces Of Woo  The Other Side","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most popular and productive line-up of the Athenians beat group came together in Edinburgh in late 1963 and comprised Rick Alcorn ( Bass), Ally Black ( Guitar), Keith Henderson ( Guitar), Arthur Mackey ( Drums) and Ian Orr (Vocals). 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