Alan Hawkshaw - Mo’Hawk – The Essential Vibes & Grooves 1967 – 1973 (2003)

A treasure trove of funk from one of the greatest unsung heroes of the genre! Alan Hawkshaw, a high-talented Hammond organ player, was one of the coolest cats in the British studio scene of the 60s and 70s - a period that had him doing countless recordings for TV, radio, film, and other commercial sources. Like many active British session player, Alan Hawkshaw, in addition to playing on many records by stars, did some recording as part of studio-only bands and for music library albums. Mo'Hawk selects 20 such tracks from 1967-1975, emphasizing ones that put his soul-rock-jazz Hammond organ to the fore. Some were credited to bands when first released -- four to the Mohawks, one to the Salon Band, and one to Rumplestiltskin.

This bountiful collection really do justice to Alan's genius - filled with great tunes that crackle with hot Hammond organ licks, sweet electric piano bits, and a mad mix of easy and funk that always satisfies. Alan Hawkshaw remains a high profile name amongst collectors!

Various shades of easy listening, soul, funk, jazz, and psychedelia make their way into the tracks! Highly recommended!

Tracklist:
01. Senor Thump (By The Mohawks) (2:49)
02. Beat Me 'til I'm Blue (By The Mohawks) (2:38)
03. Move Move Move (2:51)
04. Girl At The Top (1:51)
05. Hastle (2:06)
06. The Millionairess (3:08)
07. Beat Boutique (1:33)
08. Piccadilly Night Ride (1:24)
09. Dr Jekyll & Hyde Park (By The Mohawks) (1:37)
10. Sweet Motion (By The Salon Band) (3:46)
11. Blue Note (4:11)
12. Girl In A Sportscar (1:40)
13.Dave Allen At Large (1:50)
14. Raver (2:32)
15. Drive On (2:58)
16. Action Man (1:10)
17. Rocky Mountain Roundabout (By The Mohawks) (2:11)
18. Powerboat (1:32)
19. Rumplestiltskin (By Rumplestiltskin) (3:22)
20. Hawkwind And Fire (3:02)


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# It seems to be an unofficial video clip of track n°2. Check it out!



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