Funk Inc

back in stock on vinyl. highly regarded in soul-jazz circles, organ combo funk, inc. has specialized in a very accessible, groove-oriented blend of jazz, funk and r&b. the group was founded in indianapolis in 1969 by organist bobby watley, who recruited tenor saxman eugene barr, guitarist steve weakley, drummer jimmy munford and conga player cecil hunt. in the early 1970s, the original lineup came to the attention of bob porter, a well respected producer who signed funk, inc. to prestige and paved the way for the band to record five albums for that label.