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"Investigation No. 1" is an obscure yet fascinating document of early-1970s experimental jazz-funk, where spiritual jazz influences meet deep funk rhythms and improvisational energy. The album captures a moment when groove-based music was used not only for dancefloor power but also as a vehicle for cultural expression and musical exploration.
Built around tight rhythm sections, expressive horn lines and exploratory improvisation, the music moves between raw funk intensity and more open jazz passages. The album reflects the broader artistic climate of the era, when musicians were increasingly linking creative experimentation with social awareness and Afrocentric identity.
Tracklist
A1 Vampin'
A2 Theme Of The Mack
A3 I Choose You
A4 Mack's Stroll / The Getaway (Chase Scene)
A5 Slick
A6 Mack Man (Got To Get Over)
A7 Mother's Theme (Mama)
A8 Now That It's All Over
A9 Brother's Gonna Work It Out