Brooklyn Funk
Funk Music by Brooklyn Funk producer Paris Toon - Baptism by Fire*
The resurgence of Funk music by Brooklyn Funk Jazz Soul band Mother's Favorite Child is upon us but not before its creator, Funk Jazz Soul producer Paris Toon, reintroduces himself and his "child" as only he can . . . through real, raw, Jazz Funk & Soul MUSIC. The Paris Toon recording funk jazz soul project, enigmatically titled, "Baptism by Fire," is a portion of a life narrated by Mothers Favorite Child funk jazz musicians. MFC is and has always been a funk jazz soul musical collective, whimsically constructed by intuition and nurtured by divine talent. This is a Brooklyn Funk Jazz Soul movement on a mission to expose truth in sounds and words. TRUTH - minor and major, raucous and romantic, soulful and . . . spiritual. The man behind the Funk Jazz Soul music is Paris Toon, producer, lyricist, composer and driving force of all that he engages in. Paris ritualistically defaults to his "gut" when the time comes to gather funk musicians and give birth to new funk songs for funk festivals. This is the method to his rarely observed madness. Since Mothers Favorite Child is a product of this method, it is only natural that its funk musicians and funk vocalists would be chosen to provide the soundtrack to the more deeply shaded thoughts of Paris Toon, the man. The funk music of the Paris Toon project revolves around the mother of all emotions, Love. As many individuals have experienced, love can fuel so many other emotions and sensations and it can also take many shapes, sometimes making it vulnerable to misinterpretation. Lust, mistrust, admiration, honesty, intensity . . . these are all stops along the way on this journey through a human soul. This is a true "Baptism by Fire".
Jazz Soul
Brooklyn Baby: Right there - a slick jazz soul groove in the form of a woman created by the vibe of a borough in a New York City jazz club. . . "she was from Brooklyn, baby". If ever a song could harness the essence of the electromagnetic undertones of a fine female, "Brooklyn Baby" would be a most excellent gesture. Even before the first lyric emerges, the swagger of the baseline lets us know we're about to slide right into an attitude we can't shake. It's a warm melody in hot pursuit of an urban swing. It's an ode to the pleasure and mystery of infatuation. By the time the inevitable "fade out" is upon us, we're left asking ourselves "what's the quickest way to Brooklyn?" - Brooklyn Funk Music Review
You Need Geezus - Yes, by all means, take it personal. When a jilted heart rolls down a tattered sleeve and rests on the cuff, we must expect a few choice words. Sometimes we just can't save people from themselves and when things get ugly . . . well, the tune of the Toon takes a turn for the "dirty" and sends the truth on home. "U Need Geezus" is honestly raw funk jazz a soul. A dark and gritty groove matched with a matter-of-fact vocal delivery helps us to keep our hands off the situation and just listen as it unfolds. "Uh . . . that's dirty." - Brooklyn Funk Music Review
Pop's Barbershop - There exists a place . . . where music flows freely and impromptu banter erupts into rhythmic rhetoric. A space where wisdom and inspiration grow wild from the most unassuming of seeds. From the best seat in "Pop's Barbershop" comes a prideful reiteration of all things soulful. The soul jazz tune and the attitude it was born from is a return to honest jazz music, a return to organic jazz instrumentation and pure vocalization. The message that emerges so eloquently from "Pop's Barbershop" is letting those who have recently felt abandoned by the spirit of true Soul Jazz music know that "everything is gonna be alright." Just sit back and enjoy the jazz soul groove because, after all, it was created FOR YOU. - Brooklyn Funk Music Review
4 U I Will - The Paris Toon project delivers a tricky beat and a buttery vocal with a "lean", if only for the purpose of tickling your ear hole. Hip Hop Jazz song "4 U I Will" is the album's teaser - short and (for lack of a sweeter word) stank. The jazz piano keys are deliberately funky by way of simplicity while the harmonies shed an amber glow on a shadowy, lyrical apology. It's only "4 U." - Brooklyn Funk Music Review
Once upon a time, there lived a Love song . . . "The Difference" IS the difference between "luv" and "Love". It comes from the part of the heart that creates a smile. From the jazz piano start of the opening line, we are drawn into a warm, nostalgic place. All the innocence and sweetness of the lyrics bring love back to a virtuous state, the kind of love the people of the world still crave. - Brooklyn Funk Music Review
Brooklyn Funk music including jazz soul, jazz, smooth jazz, funk jazz, r&b jazz
Jazz Soul
Brooklyn Baby: Right there - a slick jazz soul groove in the form of a woman created by the vibe of a borough in a New York City jazz club. . . "she was from Brooklyn, baby". If ever a song could harness the essence of the electromagnetic undertones of a fine female, "Brooklyn Baby" would be a most excellent gesture. Even before the first lyric emerges, the swagger of the baseline lets us know we're about to slide right into an attitude we can't shake. It's a warm melody in hot pursuit of an urban swing. It's an ode to the pleasure and mystery of infatuation. By the time the inevitable "fade out" is upon us, we're left asking ourselves "what's the quickest way to Brooklyn?" - Brooklyn Funk Music Review
Jazz Funk
You Need Geezus - Yes, by all means, take it personal. When a jilted heart rolls down a tattered sleeve and rests on the cuff, we must expect a few choice words. Sometimes we just can't save people from themselves and when things get ugly . . . well, the tune of the Toon takes a turn for the "dirty" and sends the truth on home. "U Need Geezus" is honestly raw funk jazz a soul. A dark and gritty groove matched with a matter-of-fact vocal delivery helps us to keep our hands off the situation and just listen as it unfolds. "Uh . . . that's dirty." - Brooklyn Funk Music Review
Smooth Jazz
Pop's Barbershop - There exists a place . . . where music flows freely and impromptu banter erupts into rhythmic rhetoric. A space where wisdom and inspiration grow wild from the most unassuming of seeds. From the best seat in "Pop's Barbershop" comes a prideful reiteration of all things soulful. The soul jazz tune and the attitude it was born from is a return to honest jazz music, a return to organic jazz instrumentation and pure vocalization. The message that emerges so eloquently from "Pop's Barbershop" is letting those who have recently felt abandoned by the spirit of true Soul Jazz music know that "everything is gonna be alright." Just sit back and enjoy the jazz soul groove because, after all, it was created FOR YOU. - Brooklyn Funk Music Review
Hip Hop Jazz
4 U I Will - The Paris Toon project delivers a tricky beat and a buttery vocal with a "lean", if only for the purpose of tickling your ear hole. Hip Hop Jazz song "4 U I Will" is the album's teaser - short and (for lack of a sweeter word) stank. The jazz piano keys are deliberately funky by way of simplicity while the harmonies shed an amber glow on a shadowy, lyrical apology. It's only "4 U." - Brooklyn Funk Music Review
R&B Jazz
Once upon a time, there lived a Love song . . . "The Difference" IS the difference between "luv" and "Love". It comes from the part of the heart that creates a smile. From the jazz piano start of the opening line, we are drawn into a warm, nostalgic place. All the innocence and sweetness of the lyrics bring love back to a virtuous state, the kind of love the people of the world still crave. - Brooklyn Funk Music Review
Brooklyn Funk Music
