No lack of inspiration, as Candy Dulfer proves with this double CD with over an hour and a half of music. The chosen album title Funked Up & Chilled Out covers the load very well. The first CD is full of uptempo funk songs while Dulfer shows her quiet side on Chilled Out. On Funked Up, Candy is joined by two veterans from Prince's band: Chance Howard (bass) and Kirk A. Johnson (drums). In addition
… to the obvious funk tracks, Funked Up also offers space for excursions towards dancehall reggae (Step Up) and sixties soul jazz (Be Cool). The relaxed second CD is a strong contrast. Chilled Out is a professional smooth jazz CD with ten mellow grooves. Really an album to listen to in the late hours and ideal for anyone who wants to relax after the dance party at Funked Up. (PdK)more
