James Brown - In The Jungle Groove 2LP(1986) Label: Universal Music 2014 Reissue 2LP Compilation Funk In the Jungle Groove was one of the first (and still one of the best) collections of James Brown's transitional and hard hitting soul funk workouts from 1969 1971. While the first few numbers here feature Brown sidemen who were in on his mid '60s hits, the majority feature the original J. B.'s outfit that helped the singer forge several extended and funk defining sides during 1970. A 1.