Word: funke
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...occasional funk beat thrown in by William (a holdover from his days as leader of the jazz-rock band Lifetime) contributes to the tough, no-nonsense feel of Twenty One. Even ancient jazz standards such as "If I Should Lose You" and "Tea for Two" are played with a matter-of-fact feel that seems to imply irony...
Looking around, I was not convinced that this motley crew of professionals, students and mothers had it in them to dance with this woman. Topping us all in height, her body was a pillar of groove. "This is a funk class, so I want to see you all go crazy. You do what your body wants, but you better do something," she demanded, making herself clearly heard over the bass. Well, she certainly did something with hers. And, amazingly, so did all of us, following the instructor through the pivots, jumps and pelvic thrusts that she incorporated into...
...Harry James, Count Basic and Duke Ellington performed his work. Recently, he has added classical premieres to his list of achievements. When asked about his influences, Bellson said, "I listen to everybody...to find what's current, what's going on." As recent musical inspirations, Bellson cited funk, swing and Jamaican music...
CORINNE E. FUNK...
...going to make a real difference until we define our mission," she said. Funk added that despite her desire for a political stance the main purpose of RUS is still "to be an umbrella organization for all women on campus...