Groove Diggers Japan Vinyl & CDs

Review: Roy Porter, a stalwart of the US jazz scene with ties to Charlie Parker's band, left his mark with his band Sound Machine's recordings 'Inner Feelings' and 'Jessica' in the 70s, and both are now considered rare groove classics. In 1994, he reimagined these tracks with a new lineup, dubbed Generation '94, blending old and new to craft the Generation album. Tracks like the title cut infuse 70s groove with rap, while 'Mr. RP & Me (Vocal)' combines poetry with funky beats. Notable samples like 'Panama' and 'Slaughterhouse' further bridge jazz and hip-hop, foreshadowing the fusion explored by artists like Robert Glasper.