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Since his initial solo style favored funky vamps rather than risky improvisation, organist Ronnie Foster was frequently dismissed by jazz purists through the peak of his career within the first half of the ’70s. Nevertheless, he was a talented mainstream funk and soul-jazz keyboardist who were able to cultivate an …

Disco group Ecstasy, Interest & Discomfort boasted the vibrant, supple business lead vocals of Barbara Roy and dance classics made by Philly spirit arranger/songwriter Bobby Martin. Besides vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Roy (she had written their strikes, “I Wouldn’t OFFER YOU Up” and “Question Me”), the group lineup included drummer Althea “Cookie” Smith, …