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Tower of Power: Soul Side

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Marc Myers
Jun 04, 2018
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In 1970, many of the surging white brass bands that played pop-rock were jazz influenced. The list included Blood Sweat & Tears, Chicago, the Flock, Dream and Collective Consciousness Society. And then there was Tower of Power, a largely white band weened on the soul-funk feel of the Mar-Keys, the James Brown Orchestra and other high-voltage R&B horn se…

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