Formed as a jazz ensemble in the mid-'60s, Kool & the Gang became one of the most inspired and influential funk units during the '70s, and one of the most popular R&B groups of the '80s after their breakout hit "Celebration" in 1979.

Just as funky as James Brown or Parliament (and sampled almost as frequently), Kool & the Gang relied on their jazz backgrounds and long friendship to form a tightly knit group with the interplay and improvisation of a jazz outfit, plus the energy and spark of a band with equal ties to soul, R&B, and funk.


"Funky Stuff"
"Jungle Boogie"
"Hollywood Swinging"
"Summer Madness"
"Spirit of the Boogie"
"Love and Understanding (Come Together)"
"Open Sesame"
"Ladies' Night"
"Too Hot"
"Celebration"
"Get Down on It"
"Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La, La, La)"
"Joanna"
"Tonight"
"Misled"
"Fresh"
"Cherish"
"Emergency"
"Victory"