Solar Funk, originally released in 1979, captures multi‑instrumentalist Travis Biggs at his most inventive — blending cosmic jazz‑funk, spiritual soul, Detroit groove, and early synth experimentation. Biggs’ instrumental credits span harp, clavinet, mandolin, bass, keys and more, shaping a sound that moves from ethereal ambience to deep funk propulsion. This 2024 Record Store Day edition marks the first full reissue, pressed on translucent solar‑speckle vinyl with newly mastered audio by Phil Kinrade at AIR Studios and an exclusive liner essay by Will Fox. A long‑sought Detroit gem, revived in full glory for modern crate diggers.

Track Listing

1. Autumn Jewel – 3:27
2. After The Storm – 4:37
3. Tibetian Serenity – 5:19
4. Ven A Bailar Conmigo – 4:35
5. Nashville Express – 3:33
6. Solar Funk – 7:32
7. It’s Live – 5:51

Features

• 2024 Record Store Day limited edition
• Translucent solar‑speckle coloured vinyl
• First full reissue of the 1979 album
• Newly mastered audio by Phil Kinrade (AIR Studios)
• Includes exclusive liner essay by Will Fox
• Revamped versions of material from Biggs’ 1976 Challenge LP
• Features the cult classic “Tibetian Serenity,” sampled by J Dilla and Black Box
• Detroit jazz‑funk, spiritual soul, and cosmic groove

Information

Format: 12" Vinyl LP (Limited Edition, Translucent Solar‑Speckle Vinyl, RSD Reissue)
Label: Source Records
Catalogue No: [Not Provided]
Release Year: 2024 (Reissue) / 1979 (Original)
Country: US
EAN: [Not Provided]
Genre: Jazz‑Funk / Soul / Spiritual Jazz / Detroit Funk