Speedometer: the gold standard of deep funk
One of the more interesting genre revivals to spring up in England over the last decade or so is "deep funk," which seeks to recreate the sound of American local and regional funk bands of the 70s. At the forefront of the style is Speedometer, driven by the close-miked hot snare drum of Professor Chris Starmer. A three-piece horn section, guitar, bass, organ, extra percussionist, and occasional vocals by the Speedettes fill out their sound for good-time danceability. While many deep funk bands concentrate on loping, laid-back grooves a la the Meters, Speedometer often revs up the tempo, as their name implies. I like it fast! Here's "Wait Up," from their 2003 album This Is Speedometer (Vol. 1):
I detect a little "Jungle Boogie" in there. Speedometer also show off their moves on YouTube, performing "No Man Worries:"
And "You Know You Can:"