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| Tony Adamo/Mike Clark Rhythmic Matrix Funk Rhythm Matrix, Mike Clark rolled into Red Star Recording Studio, Silver Lake, California this week to lay down some drum tracks for Tony Adamo's new untitled CD being produced by Jerry Stucker. Clark's Prescription Renewal Band is in California for a few dates with three-time Grammy winner, Delbert McClinton. Mike's work with Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters particularity the music track “Actual Proof" has solidified his place in Funk history. Mike Clark is the most sampled drummer in Hip Hop music today. Mike also plays on “Passport," one of the outstanding tracks on Tony Adamo's current CD release, STRAIGHT UP DEAL. In the last year this tune has made it to over fifty radio playlists. The lineup on this chart busting tune is: Mike Clark, drums, Neil Larsen, piano, Eddie Henderson, trumpet, Freddie Washington, bass, Jerry Stucker, guitar and Tony Adamo vocals and spoken word. “Passport" was also featured on Paul Jackson's CD, FUNK ON A STICK. Along with Herbie Hancock, Paul Jackson was a founding member of the Headhunters. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Jazz News :: home page |