This 1977 release is a deep funk instrumental record featuring Bill Summers's signature percussion work. It showcases the band's tight arrangements and improvisational prowess.
- The album was released in November 1977 on Craft Recordings. It is a prime example of late-70s funk with jazz influences. The record is known for its extended instrumental jams and percussive focus.
- The album was produced by Bill Summers and recorded at Sea Saint Studios in New Orleans. The studio was also used by Allen Toussaint and The Meters. The LP is a sought-after item for collectors of funk and soul music.
- "Cayenne" features a lineup of accomplished musicians from the New Orleans area. The album leans heavily on rhythm, with prominent basslines and intricate drum patterns. It remains a cult favorite among funk enthusiasts.
Bill Summers is a percussionist and bandleader from the New Orleans funk and soul scene. Summers Heat was his group, which he led in the late 1970s.
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