What sort of cover band are we talking? When I hear funk covers I think:
James Brown: I Feel Good, Papa's got a Brand New Bag, Cold Sweat
Earth Wind and Fire: September
Michael Jackson: Billie Jean
But when I hear Jazz I think:
Standards
Standards
Standards
Such as Autumn Leaves, any 12 Bar blues (Freddie Freeloader, Sonny Moon For Two, Blue Monk), Rhythm Changes (such as Anthropology, Oleo)...
What sort of gigs are you trying to get from this, and we can cater a set list to your show.
oh...and tower of power's - what is hip?
this is one of the funnest grooves my funk band played. (need a good bass)
I like the suggestions
I've got peg by steely dan. I totally agree, some of the best ever recorded.
I'll try and videotape the first time we play, see how it turns out. I'll send you the link We need enough material to play for about 3 hours with breaks...how many songs do you think we need? We're thinking of playing some twice...
HERBIE HANCOCK: Chameleon