Dr. G. Bernard Worrell, Jr. – Doctor of Music (original) (raw)
New Album Release!
“Wave from the WOOniverse” is available now, exclusively on vinyl. It was released on Record Store Day, April 20th, 2024 and can be found at a record store near you!
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Album Info
Whether a chart topper or the gatekeeper to a deep cut, Bernie Worrell has infiltrated your ears, your eyes (most recently in Stop Making Sense’s 40 year anniversary!) and your heart. For those aware of Bernie’s journey, it hasn’t always been a linear path, but the music has landed at the forefront of the rich, global culture, and continues to evolve, whether analyzed by a musicologist or a teenager in a garage band. Bernie Worrell, a prolific writer and visionary, left this world with an abundance of unfinished work.
These compositions remained untouched for a period of decades, collecting dust on reels of two-inch analog tape. In years following Bernie’s passing, the tapes were re-examined to analyze Bernie”s nuanced and creative method. After a period of deep reflection, the Bernie Worrell estate decided it was time to complete his vision. With a series of Bernie’s collaborators, contemporaries, and friends including Bootsy Collins, Sean Lennon, Leo Nocentelli, Fred Schneider, Miho Hatori, Steve Scales, Marc Ribot, Fred Wesley, Marco Benevento, Stanton Moore, Steven Bernstein, Daru Jones, Will Calhoun, Mike Watt, Norwood Fisher and many more innovators his initiative was completed with dedication to preserving the integrity of the magic which makes Bernie a beloved extraordinary soul. Also included on the album is a previously unreleased Funkadelic track, Contusion, which showcases Bernie’s masterful work with the group.
Bernie Worrell: Wave From The WOOniverse, a double album, was concocted in fourteen cities, with a bound-to-be viral video of the title track directed by Los Angeles-based dancer, Madeline Riley. The album was produced by former Bernie Worrell Orchestra bandleader Evan Taylor, and is slated for release a day after Bernie’s birthday, (April 19) on Record Store Day 2024.
Tracklist
- Intro (Reflection on a Bird) – Feat. Nick Montoya
- Distant Star – Feat. Jerry Harrison with Paul Dooley and Alecia Chakour
- What Have they Done to My Funk – Feat. Bootsy Collins, Michael Moon Reubens, Ouiwey Collins, and Buckethead
- Heapin’ Bowl of Gumbo – Feat. Leo Nocentelli, Fred Wesley, Stanton Moore with Lonnie Marshall
- Re-Enter Black Light (Phase II) – Feat. Sean Ono Lennon
- The Big WOO – Feat. Fred Schneider with Binky Griptight, Marco Benevento, and Steve Scales
- Greenpoint – Feat. Steven Bernstein with Smokey Hormel, Mauro Refosco, Scott Hogan, and Michael Jerome
- Soldiers of the Stars – Feat. Daru Jones and Eric McFadden
- When The Rain Subsides – Feat. Will Calhoun
- Pedro WOO – Feat. Mike Watt
- Contusion (Funkadelic)
Transcendence – Feat. Marc Ribot and Norwood Fisher - Wave From the WOOniverse – feat. Miho Hatori with Sarah La Puerta and Steve Scales
Christmas WOO!
Holiday Instrumentals From the WOOniverse!!
A collection of holiday standards with a sound uniquely WOO. The instrumental tracks on “Christmas WOO” from Bernie Worrell make a great alternative to the classic tunes of the holidays.
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News from the Courts
On April 25, 2023 courts denied the motion to dismiss put forward by lawyers of George Clinton and Thang Inc. This means the case to reclaim Bernie’s royalties will move forward. Read the full court document below:
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Khu.éex’
Listen to the first song, 10,000 Generations above, and pre-order the album via www.khueex.com.
Translating from “together” in the Tlingit language, “wooch” also echoes the “WOO” philosophy of Khu.éex’ co-founder, the legendary Bernie Worrell, (keyboardist and original member of Parliament-Funkadelic) in which he wished to use music to bring people together through sound.
Focusing on the concept of the Alaska Native communities’ shared experiences, the album explores the connection between historical and contemporary issues and intergenerational strength in the face of trauma.
“WOOch” also represents Bernie Worrell’s final major studio project before his passing 3 months following the beginning if these sessions. Bernie’s playing reflected profound depth and power in the face of his cancer battle.
Produced by Randall Dunn (renowned for his work with Sunn O))), Earth, and Jóhann Jóhannsson), “WOOch” is Khu.éex’s most expansive work yet, ranging stylistically from Funk to Spiritual Jazz to Americana to Drone Metal.
“WOOch” features Bernie Worrell (Keyboards), Preston Singletary (Bass), Captain Raab (Guitar), Gene Tagaban (vocals, spoken word, flute), Nahaan (spoken word, vocals), Skerik (Sax and horn arrangements), Hans Teuber (horns, flutes), Stephen Nistor (Drums, percussion), Denny Stern (percussion), Indrayani Ananda and Carly Kienow (vocals), and Tim Kennedy (keyboards). Special featured guests: Qacung (Y’upic vocals) acclaimed singer and co-founder of Pamyua, Eyvind Kang (Viola), and Jay Kardong (pedal steel).
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- 1995 Yo Yo – Honey
- 1995 Bootsy’s New Rubber Band – Keepin’ Dah Funk Alive 4-1995
- 1995 Mike Watt – Ball, Hog Or Tugboat?
- 1995 Various – Axiom Ambient
- 1995 Xperience – P Spot
- 1995 Mutiny – Aftershock 2005
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- 1995 Tamio Okuda – 29
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- 1995 Soundtrack – Panther ("Freaked")
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- 1994 Various Artists – Kwanzaa Music: Celebration of Black Cultures in Song
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- 1994 Yothu Yindi – Freedom
- 1994 Various Artists – Star Funk, Vol. 12
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- 1994 Various Artists – Phat Trax: The Best Of Old School Volume 2
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- 1994 Various Artists – Casablanca Records Story
- 1994 Touré Kunda – Dance of the Leaves
- 1994 Various Artists – Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
- 1994 Material – Hallucination Engine
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- 1994 Horny Horns – The Final Blow
- 1994 Groove Collective – Groove Collective
- 1994 Various Artists – Jazz, Funk & Composers
- 1994 Marisa Monte – Rose & Charcoal
- 1994 George Clinton – Hey Man, Smell My Finger
- 1994 George Clinton & The P-Funk All Stars – P-Funk Unreleased Remix
- 1993 Parliament/Funkadelic – Live 1972-1993 [European Release]
- 1994 Disciples of Christ – Righteous Funk
- 1994 Fuzzy Haskins – A Whole Nother Radio Active Thang
- 1994 Dave Stewart – “Cool Nights”
- 1994 Dave Stewart – “Peace in Wartime”
- 1994 Dave Stewart – Greetings from the Gutter
- 1994 Love I.K.O. – Head Turner
- 1994 K. Dee – Ass, Gas or Ash
- 1994 Funkadelic – Hardcore Funk Jam
- 1994 Funkadelic – The Best Of Funkadelic: 1976-1981
- 1994 Praxis – Sacrifist
- 1994 Bootsy Collins – Back In The Day: The Best Of Bootsy
- 1994 George Clinton – George Clinton’s Family Series, Vol.5: A Fifth Of Funk
- 1994 George Clinton – George Clinton’s Family Series, Vol.4: Testing Positive 4 The Funk
- 1993 George Clinton – Sample Some Of Disc, Sample Some Of Dat Vol. 2 1993 George Clinton – Sample Some Of Disc, Sample Some Of Dat Vol. 1
- 1993 Bootsy’s New Rubber Band – Blasters Of The Universe
- 1993 P-Funk All Stars – Dance On The Wild Side
- 1993 P-Funk All Stars – Ultimate P-Funk Breaks
- 1993 Zoopadelica – The Life & The Times of One Chocolate Baby
- 1993 Color Me Badd – Time & Change
1993 Various Artists – History of Funk: In Yo’ Face Volume 5- 1993 Various Artists – History of Funk: In Yo’ Face Volume 4
- 1993 Various Artists – History of Funk: In Yo’ Face Volume 3
- 1993 Various Artists – History of Funk: In Yo’ Face Volume 2
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- 1993 Tashan – For The Sake Of Love
- 1993 Electric World – Life=Love
- 1993 Golden Palominos – This Is How It Feels
- 1993 Anton Fier – Dreamspeed
- 1993 Audio Assault Squad – Comin’ Up Outta This Bitch
- 1993 Manu Dibango – Bao Bao
1993 Jungle Brothers – J. Beez Wit The Remedy- 1993 Pharaoh Saunders – The Spin
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- 1993 Malcolm X – Stop The Confusion
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- 1993 Zillatron – Lord Of The Harvest
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- 1993 Warren Haynes – Tales Of Ordinary Madness
- 1993 Material – Hallucination Engine
- 1993 Aisha Kandisha’s Jarring Effects – Shabeesation
- 1993 Funkadelic – Music For Your Mother
- 1993 George Clinton – George Clinton’s Family Series, Vol.3: P Is The Funk
- 1993 George Clinton – George Clinton’s Family Series, Vol.2: Plush Funk
- 1992 George Clinton – George Clinton’s Family Series, Vol.1: Go For Your Funk
- 1992 Talking Heads – Popular Favorites 1976-1992: Sand in the Vaseline
- 1992 Talking Heads – Best of Talking Heads: Once In a Lifetime (Import)
1992 Johnnie Johnson – Johnnie B. Bad- 1992 Yoko Ono – Walking on Thin Ice
- 1992 Suzanne Rhatigan – To Hell with Love
- 1992 Deee-Lite – Infinity Within
- 1992 Yoko Ono – Onobox
- 1992 Deadline – Dissident
- 1992 Funkadelic – Picture CD Box Set Volume 2
- 1992 Funkadelic – Picture CD Box Set Volume 1
- 1992 Soundtrack – Young Soul Rebels
- 1992 Golden Palominos – History (1986-1989)
- 1992 Golden Palominos – History (1982-1985)
1992 Praxis – Transmutation- 1992 Deee-Lite – Infinity Within
- 1992 Parliament – First Thangs
- 1992 Last Poets – Retro Fit
- 1992 Eye & I – Eye & I
- 1992 Masabumi Kikichi – Dream Machine
- 1992 Bahia Black – Ritual Beating System
- 1992 Robert Musso – Active Resonance
- 1991 Marisa Monte – Mais
- 1991 Bernie Worrell – “Poppa Chubby”
- 1991 State of Art – Community
- 1991 Material – The Third Power
- 1991 Momma Stud – Cry For Freedom
- 1991 Psychefunkapus – Skin
- 1991 Johnnie Johnson – Johnnie B. Bad
- 1991 Parliament – The Best NonStop Mix Compilation
- 1991 Momma Stud – Cockadoodledo
- 1991 Hepfidelity – Diesel
- 1991 Material – Third Power
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- 1991 Fred Schneider & the Shake Society – Fred Schneider
- 1991 Various Artists – Illuminations: An Axiom Compilation
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- 1990 Momma Stud – Cockadoodledoo
- 1990 Bootsy’s Rubber Band – Jungle Bass
- 1990 Bernie Worrell – Funk Of Ages
- 1990 Hunkpapa – Throwing Muses
- 1990 Parliament – Rhenium
- 1990 Various Artists – Gramavision 10th Anniversary Sampler
- 1990 Stevie Salas – Colorcode
- 1990 Ginger Baker – Middle Passage
- 1990 Something Special – Something Special
- 1990 Niels & New York Perc. – Niels & New York Perc.
- 1990 Deee-Lite – World Clique
- 1990 P-Funk All Stars – Live at the Beverly Theatre
- 1990 Maceo Parker – For All The Kings Men
- 1990 Jerry Harrison – Walk on Water