DADDY COOL PRODUCTIONS: Call Me Daddy Cool

Daddy Cool Productions

Call Me Daddy Cool

© 2007 Charles Davis for Daddy Cool Productions (666449559327)

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An alternative brand of 70s and 80s funky R&B soul music.

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Bassist, vocalist, songwriter, engineer and producer Charles Davis got his start in music in the late '80s, rapping with a Southern California group called Double Exposure. The band got picked up by Columbia Records, but was dropped before an album could be recorded. Following this, Davis relocated a little further north, where he worked as a session musician and studied jazz under trumpeter Ray Brown (former sideman in the Stan Kenton Orchestra).

The early '90s found Davis back in Southern California, seeking work as a songwriter and producer. Some bad deals left him unhappy with the local scene, and he began playing bass in area Baptist churches.

He returned to Northern California in the mid-'90s and spent a year as the bassist in a Latin jazz and rock band named Resin. The group recorded Where the Sidewalk Meets the Universe, then Davis left the band in 1996. That same year, he recorded and produced his jazz debut as a leader, Collective Eclective, which he released the following year.

Davis has recorded and performed with musicians including Kurt Stenzel (Cookin' with Kurt), '80s pop singer Martika, young jazz pianist Jacob Aginsky, Parliament bassist Donnie Sterling, and more. During the late '90s, Charles Davis was active as a bass instructor in addition to his role as a producer, session player, and engineer for studios in the Bay Area.

The new album entitled "Call Me Daddy Cool" features original music composed, produced and performed by Charles Davis of Daddy Cool Productions.

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  • Urban Funk!
    author: Marvin Dickey

    Wondering where the entire funk went? Well, I'll tell you what: It went to Daddy Cool, whose CD encompasses influences from Parliament-Funkadelic, Sly Stone, Cameo and James Brown. This multi-instrumentalist, producer & engineer is keeping the funk alive! "Call Me Daddy" is a tribute to James Brown, especially after the hilarious track, "Merry X-mas Man" & its almost 11 minutes of funk. The reprise is a little jazzy instrumental. Other funk songs/jams are "Blow My Rhythm", "Longer Way Around", "Full Moon Street", "Past Tense", & "Finally Say". You need to treat yourself to this project. Do not sleep on it! It's a very impressive debut CD. And trust me, when you put this in your car, you will take the 'longer way around' to your pointed destination! Marvin Dickey The Urban Music Scene

  • Five Star Funk!
    author: Derek Harris

    If you're looking for the late 70's to early 80's funk sound - this is it! The whole cd jams and flows. If this was recorded by a major artist,it would be an instant hit.

  • Music for the soul
    author: Eric Brown

    BUY THIS MUSIC! This is funky feelgood music for sure. Thanks daddycool for blessing us with your art.

  • Daddy Cool got it right!
    author: keith king

    At last some fresh funk!! This cd takes me back to the good old days of funk, played by the people who understand and respect the funk!! The production is crisp and on the one. I recommend this cd to anyone and everyone looking for something deep and original!! There are some serious jam sessions going on played by musicians who know what they are doing. Dont sleep! Pick this up and treat yourself to something special. I can't wait to see what else Daddy Cool has for us. I have a feeling this is only the beginning!! The fathers of funk would be proud Daddy Cool is keeping the funk alive!

  • Call Me Daddy Cool
    author: David Brandon

    Hey, this entire project is way too funky. Especially track #4 (Battle For Sanity). the originallity of the music and the lyrics stand out like no other sound out there. this album has a old-school funky flavor with a new-school twang to it. yeah, I said "twang". this brother is very unique and talented. keep doing your thang, and I can't wait to hear more.

  • Call Me Daddy Cool
    author: O

    Real Music. Non-Commercial. For people who really appreciate MUSIC and not bubble gum pop, hip-hip, R& B, etc.

  • Funkin' Just for Fun
    author: Mark Reynolds

    As a producer, Charles "Daddy Cool" Davis creates spiritually enriched epic funk that is timeless in its artistry and execution. In a world where mediocrity is celebrated, this collection of music and memories is a very personal statement that channels transmissions from a higher authority. Rejoice. Mark Reynolds MP3 Weekly

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