{"title":"Idris Muhammad Vinyl Records","description":"\u003cp\u003eIdris Muhammad (born Leo Morris, 1939–2014) was an American jazz drummer who played with many of the greatest jazz artists of his time, including Cannonball Adderley, Lou Donaldson, Grant Green, Pharoah Sanders, and Ahmad Jamal. His first professional gig was with saxophonist Earl Bostic in 1957.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuhammad’s solo career began in 1969 with his debut album, Power of Soul. He released many other albums during his career, including Turn This Mutha Out (1976), Black Rhythm Revolution (1975), and Boogie To The Top (1979).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome of Muhammad’s standout songs include “Power of Soul”, “Boogie To The Top”, “We Got The Funk”, and “Fool On The Hill”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting fact about Idris Muhammad is that he also worked with Bob Marley and The Wailers as a session drummer. He was featured on the albums Natty Dread, Rastaman Vibration, and Babylon by Bus.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"idris-muhammad-turn-this-mutha-out-31456","title":"Turn This Mutha Out – Idris Muhammad","description":"\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from: \u003c\/strong\u003e Melbourne\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelease details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn This Mutha Out, released in 1977, is Idris Muhammad’s bold foray into jazz-funk, disco, and crossover soul. Produced and arranged by David Matthews for Kudu Records, the album leans firmly toward groove over improvisational indulgence. Tracks like “Could Heaven Ever Be Like This,” “Turn This Mutha Out,” and “Tasty Cakes” prioritize rhythm, sleek production, and danceability, while cuts such as “Camby Bolongo” and “Moon Hymn” allow subtle instrumental interplay to breathe. The overall feel is polished, energetic, and accessible—Muhammad’s drumming anchors each track with precision and flair. \nIn the context of his discography, this record marks a pivotal shift from his earlier jazz-rooted work toward a more funk-and-disco-inflected sensibility. Though some purist jazz listeners critiqued the move, Turn This Mutha Out broadened his reach and left a lasting footprint in groove-based music. The title track remains a classic in funk-disco circles, and “Could Heaven Ever Be Like This” in particular endures as a dancefloor favorite in reissues and sample culture. Its balance of compelling production, rhythmic focus, and groove-forward ambition makes it a staple in any deep-funk or jazz-funk collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Muhammad stepped into the world of pop and R\u0026amp;B … the album’s prime cut ‘Could Heaven Ever Be Like This’ remains a popular floor filler on the UK’s jazz-funk scene.” – Soul and Jazz and Funk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003ch2\u003eReview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllMusic rating: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"Stars rating-7\" aria-label=\"Rating of this product is 3.5 out of 5.\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eAllMusic users: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"Stars rating-8\" aria-label=\"Rating of this product is 4.0 out of 5.\"\u003e\n          (41 votes)\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allmusic.com\/album\/mw0000873353\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead the AllMusic.com review\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n  \n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e Idris Muhammad\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e Soul Brother Records\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n          \n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits: \u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vinyl-records-store-australia\/country_uk\"\u003eUK\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/funk-soul-music-vinyl-records\"\u003eSoul \u0026amp; 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Power of Soul is probably his best-known album, on which other music virtuosos such as Bob James, Grover Washington, Jr., Joe Beck, Randy Brecker and Ralph MacDonald also participated.\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis exceptional work was produced in 1974 by Creed Taylor. The track Loran's Dance achieved considerable airplay at various big jazz radio stations and was even sampled by Beastie Boys and Fatboy Slim for use in several tracks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eElements from Power Of Soul were used in works by Notorious BIG (Ready To Die) and The Game feat. 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class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Description tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdris Mohammed's \"House Of The Rising Sun\" is a glorious throwback to the glory days of disco music. It is one of the best albums he has ever recorded. The album includes a funky \"Chopin\" cover, \"Theme From New York City\", the down and dirty funky cover of \"Hey Pocky A Way\", \"Pipe Stem\" (a Muhammad original with Latin jazz leanings) and \" I Know You Don't Want Me No More\". The absolute highlight of the album is the incredibly bubbling instrumental \"Sudan\", the only other Muhammad original on the album. What this man pulls off on the drums is absolutely amazing. Contributing musicians include Eric Gale, Don Grolnick and David Sanborn. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Release tab content --\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003e Idris Muhammad\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: \u003c\/strong\u003e Kudu, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/buy-music-on-vinyl-records-online-label\"\u003eMusic On Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n          \n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnits: \u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vinyl-records-store-australia\/country_europe\"\u003eEurope\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/funk-soul-music-vinyl-records\"\u003eSoul \u0026amp; Funk\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \n            \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jazz-funk\"\u003eJazz-Funk\u003c\/a\u003e\n          \n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Tracklist tab content --\u003e\n  \n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Idris+Muhammad+House+Of+The+Rising+Sun\"\u003eHouse Of The Rising Sun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Idris+Muhammad+Baia+(Boogie+Bump)\"\u003eBaia (Boogie Bump)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA3 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Idris+Muhammad+Hard+To+Face+The+Music\"\u003eHard To Face The Music\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA4 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Idris+Muhammad+Theme+For+New+York+City+(Based+On+Prelude+No.+4)\"\u003eTheme For New York City (Based On Prelude No. 4)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB1 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Idris+Muhammad+Sudan\"\u003eSudan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB2 \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Idris+Muhammad+Hey+Pocky+A-Way\"\u003eHey Pocky A-Way\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Kudu, Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43984331604033,"sku":"6424280","price":52.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1474\/5258\/files\/8719262034716_rFCRAEL_938a6965-d9cc-46cd-b892-cb493822419c.jpg?v=1780952720"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.dutchvinyl.com.au\/collections\/idris-muhammad-vinyl-records\/section_soul-funk.oembed","provider":"Dutch Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}