'Gettin' Down to It' was released in 1969 by James Brown. The album was recorded at King Records studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, and produced by Brown himself.
This instrumental album features Brown's band, The J.B.'s, performing covers of jazz and soul standards, such as 'The Man in the Glass' and 'I Need You'. It includes no lead vocals by Brown.
The album peaked at number 99 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart and number 24 on the R&B Albums chart. It is considered a minor work in Brown's discography but showcases the versatility of his band.