The Twelve Inch 157 : Boogie Oogie Oogie : Disco/Boogie/Jazz-funk - 1978

This week, I went all in on American disco from 1978. While the massive success of Saturday Night Fever led to Eurodisco and Eurodisco-style productions dominating the scene, plenty of African American artists remained true to disco’s earlier roots, blending it with funk and jazz.

Boogie Oogie Oogie is a perfect example, driven by a funky groove. You can also expect some incredible Fusion Jazz artists, including Lenny Williams (of Tower of Power fame) and Roy Ayers. The middle section takes a jazzy turn with Goody Goody and one of arranger Vince Montana’s standout tracks, A Dance Fantasy, which even weaves in elements of the Close Encounters soundtrack.

We wrap things up with a fantastic finale featuring Taka Boom (Chaka Khan’s sister), Cissy Houston, and the disco classic Hot Shot by Karen Young.

Enjoy !