In this episode, host Mike Canton pays tribute to Claude “Coffee” Cave, a founding member of the funk/latin/psych ensemble Mandrill. In addition to focusing on tracks composed by Coffee, this episode weaves in commentary from fellow musicians of the era, including Omar Mesa of Mandrill and Howard Scott of War. Mike pours much heart and soul into the presentation, as the seventies represent his musical coming of age.
Representing the modern era, there are ‘24 releases from organic duo Bathe, jazzbending Ezra Collective and the ever-explorative Adrian Younge. Also, listen out for an important update on the legacy of Betty Mabry Davis, the Pittsburgh area-bred Queen of Funk.