“Get On Down” by East Harlem Bus Stop. A mix of mid-seventies funk, salsa and disco. Latin star Pete Terrace contributed some rhythm and band scores. Nice cover illustration by C. Ellis. D&M Sounds label.

A tight little east coast combo — with a slick funky sound for the clubs, in the manner of early work by BT Express! The grooves are all tight and choppy — with guitar vamping and wah-wahing over the top of most of the beats, while instrumental lines are laid down by sax and trumpet. There’s some occasional strings that slide into the mix — but most of the instrumentation is by the band. Pete Terrace handled some of the rhythm arrangements — and on the best tracks, you can detect the slightest of Latin influences. Titles include “Let’s Get It On”, “Right On”, “Get On Down”, and a slick cover of “Watermelon Man”. Boss cover, too!   — Dusty Groove

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