Brute Force was a soul-jazz-funk band that released a single self-titled album in 1970, produced by Herbie Mann for the Embryo label. Solid album with strong vocals, great horn playing, dirty electric piano, killer two bass-grooves and percussions, along with the ultra-aggressive fiery guitar soul playing provided by the band's childhood friend Sonny Sharrock.<br /><br />Richard Daniel - vocals, electric piano.<br />Sonny Sharrock - guitar.<br />Stanley Strickland - tenor saxophone, flute.<br />Arthur Ray Brooks, Teddy Daniel Jr. - trumpet.<br />Russell I. Ingles, Thoams Lee Williams - bass.<br />Robert A. Jones, Sidney Smart - drums, congas.<br /><br />Do it right now.<br />Some kind of approval.<br />The deacon.<br />Right direction.<br />Monster.<br />Ye-le-wa.<br />Doubt.<br /><br />
