Skillfully blending genres such as blues, funk and jazz, the original instrumental compositions on Tomo Fujita's debut CD, Put On Your Funk Face, are a mixture of the guitarist's many diverse influences: Earth, Wind and Fire, B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Pass, Larry Carlton, Stevie Ray Vaughan and the Meters. "Just Funky" and "Meltdown" are impressive examples of fusion/funk magic, while "Orange Juice & Water" and "Don't Wake Me" advance Fujita's blues agenda, as he bends and slides his way through warm, resonant solos and ultra-clean, soulful melodies. Fujita demonstrates a great touch and sense of dynamics throughout Put On Your Funk Face, which makes this release essential listening for fans of his brand of sonic stylings.
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The record
| 1 | Crossing Instrumental Guitar | 6:01 |
| 2 | Burbank Street Instrumental Guitar | 5:31 |
| 3 | Song For Samantha Instrumental Guitar | 5:17 |
| 4 | Meltdown Instrumental Guitar | 3:59 |
| 5 | Just Funky Instrumental Guitar | 6:55 |
| 6 | Dreaming Of You Instrumental Guitar | 1:28 |
| 7 | Orange Juice & Water Instrumental Guitar | 5:36 |
| 8 | I Like Your Smile Instrumental Guitar | 4:01 |
| 9 | Cat Walk Instrumental Guitar | 1:06 |
| 10 | I Have No Clue Instrumental Guitar | 1:23 |
| 11 | Don't Wake Me Instrumental Guitar | 5:45 |