I use Toontrack EZ Keys and EZ Drummer 2.  Recently got the Fusion grooves for each and came up with the funky little piece.  Added horns and Latin percussion. 
 
I know the horns don't sound "real".  I do the best I can with the tenor sax and trumpet sounds (Garritan Jazz & Big Band samples).  I always hesitate to post tunes that I use these samples on because people only comment on the sound (or lack of authenticity) and not the arrangement.  I try to pride myself on a "Memphis Soul" horn sound when I do this type of thing, so if you do take notice of the horns be aware that I already know they sound "synthy" and not real, but I'd like to know what you think of the arrangement.
 
Thanks!
John B.
https://johnbowen.bandcamp.com/track/maze

Nice little funk tune you got there, John.  I love what you've done with the verses, but frankly the choruses were a bit of a let down... for me anyway.  Still a nice tune though.

This is incredible!  I love this style...funky and soulful.  Almost like Atlanta Rhythm Section....BTW John, I noticed you live in Reading.  I used to work at a hotel in Hershey.  Do you ever play at any of the festivals in Hershey?

eph221
This is incredible!  I love this style...funky and soulful.  Almost like Atlanta Rhythm Section....BTW John, I noticed you live in Reading.  I used to work at a hotel in Hershey.  Do you ever play at any of the festivals in Hershey?

Thanks, Philz, for checking it out.
Thanks, eph.  Answering your question-Yes, unfortunately I call Reading my home town.  I've never played my music live in Hershey or anywhere else.  I'm strictly a "studio act".
 
John B.

Sort of reminded me of Steeley Dan in the chorus.
Nice clear mix, but I would perhaps eaze back on the reverb on the vocals.
 
Fiendish maze, but I solved it.
 

Interesting song, certainly reminiscent of Steely Dan in places.
 
One question- 'leaving me alone at night has become a legion' - what does that mean?

Thanks Optimus!

jamesg1213
Interesting song, certainly reminiscent of Steely Dan in places.
 
One question- 'leaving me alone at night has become a legion' - what does that mean?

Thanks for listening, James.
LEGION-Generally taken to mean "many", though it's specific meaning pertained to the large amount of Roman soldiers in Biblical times, and also the name the demon possessed man whom Jesus encountered used to identify himself, as he was possessed by a LEGION of demons. (Mark:5, 1-20)  In modern times the word can be used to mean "happening multiple times". 
 
The "A" proceeding it I just used to fill a syllable I needed (like "I've been a-walkin' ").
 
John B.

Yes, I know what the word legion means , I just couldn't make sense of it in that lyric. If you're using it as an alternative for 'many', perhaps it work better as 'the nights you leave me alone have become legion'? Just a thought, I'm no lyricist.

You've certainly got your funk on in this track, which sounds well produced and the mix sounds nice and wide.

very nice John - I like the verse and chorus - the chorus is unusual but by the end of the song it had really grown on me.
A note on the mix, I would back off the verb on the vocal and add some on the piano - equal amounts of both