Mandrill is an American funk band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 1968 by brothers Carlos, Lou, and Ric Wilson. AllMusic called them "One of funk's most progressive outfits... [with an] expansive, eclectic vision."[1]
[00:00] 01. Yucca Jump [03:33] 02. Peck Yer Neck [07:15] 03. Wind On Horseback [13:33] 04. Tee Vee [18:31] 05. Solid [26:21] 06. Stop & Go [29:47] 07. Silk.
Mandrill formed in Brooklyn, New York City in 1968. The original band included three brothers: Carlos Wilson (trombone, percussion, vocals), Lou Wilson (1941-2013) (trumpet, percussion, vocals), and Ric Wilson (sax, percussion, vocals). The Wilson brothers were born in Panama and grew up in the Bedford–Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn. The brothers played music together from childhood, but also led diverse lives. Mandrill’s long standing founder, member, and Harvard College grad, Doctor Ricardo Wilson (known as “Doc Ric”) coupled his musical career with being a Cardiologist and Internal Medicine Specialist. Carlos Wilson, following his service as a Vietnam vet, was also one of the co-founders of Mandrill, bringing his Mannes School of Music writing and arranging skills to the group.
The band's music is a complex mix of Funk, Jazz, Latin, R&B, Rock and Afro-Caribbean sounds.
0:00 Outta da Bush1:52 Mandrill12:54 Rollin' on23:12 Cohelo33:30 Hang Loose38:52 Mango meat44:15 Peace and Love - Amani Na Mapenzi57:23 House of Wood1:03:39 Give it All1:11:00 Fencewalk Baritone Saxophone, Harmonica, Viola – Keith BarryBass – Louis CastroLead Guitar – Marc ReyOrgan [B3], Synthesizer – Arlan SchierbaumVocals, Congas, Trumpet – Lou WilsonVocals, Drums, Percussion – Neftali SantiagoVocals, Guitar, Flute, Trombone, Timbales – Carlos WilsonVocals, Percussion, Bass – Wolf WilsonVocals, Percussion, Tenor Saxophone – Ric Wilson