Jay Mumford x Soul Supreme: “North, East, South, West” (Kool and the Gang) Cover

Me and Soul Supreme havin’ a ball covering “North East South West” by the mighty Kool and the Gang, a fave of mine and one of very few K&TG tunes that doesn’t have horns. So what’s left is one of the funkiest rhythm sections in music history. This is from the Good Times album, a record that’s been a top 5 “desert island disc” for me since I was 13.

While I’m on it, Kool and the Gang are up for Rock n Roll Hall of Fame consideration right now. Fan votes are accepted daily until April 26th. I implore you to get a vote in NOW because to span six decades, impact numerous genres and generations, win both music purists and pop charts…can’t think of a band more deserving. The late great Funky George Brown remains my greatest drumming inspiration, and he gave me musical (and music business) guidance when I needed it most. As did the late great Ronald “Khalis” Bell. This music raised us all in some way. Thank you Kool and the Gang.