Fantastic clip! When I was 15 years old I saw this very band the same year (1976) about a week later in Bayonne (France) in a open Roman Amphitheater. The festival opened with John McLaughlin/Shakti, then Weather Report with Jaco, Larry Coryell solo, then Billy Cobham/George Duke Band and finally Herbie Hancock Group with Wah Wah Watson! A unbelievable day...... it was one of the hottest summers on record, and the green moroccan hash didn't hurt the experience either! Memories..............

Just an incredible array of musicians here. Thank God somebody recorded it for we will never see the like of this type of music again. RIP George !

The drumming is impeccable. Of course everyone else is on point too.

1:54 modified Precision bass; Alphonso is a great guy--I met him after his Weather Report concert in Detroit in 1974--he was playing THAT bass too. That's where I kind got the idea to modify and add a 3rd pickup to my Ric 4001.

great band.. saw them twice in san fran. Billy is the best... R.I.P Mr duke. you are missed.

Scofield already was a total monster on the guitar.

Alphonso Johnson!!! Why do you get so slept on??? One of my all time fav bassist! Just too damn pocket nnnnnnn funky nnnn out

Happy 80th birthday, Billy! Immortal song, perfect lineup!

Friggin' line up... Billy Cobham (Red Baron His classic), Alphonso Johnson, George Duke and John Scofield.... Nice way to begin the day 🌿🌅🌈... Greetings to All of You, Músic Lovers here, there and everywhere! From Ecuador 🇪🇨 🏔️🌲⛰️🏞️🏝️🏖️🐬🌊

The interplay between these guys is simply great. I love George Duke's work with Zappa. You have to catch the live versions.

I saw this band in 1974 or 75 at the La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas, CA. Believe me...this show left an indelible impression.

I am grateful that i am only a me 27 years of age but I am so annoyed i wasn't around 'in the day' to watch genius musicians at work. A day when playing music was for just playing music.

Scofield's polyester pants will probably end up in some museum...

This just shows the level of sophistication and musical communication humans can reach. Takes funk to a whole deeper level. Everything about this performance is perfect. I almost feel like this type of talent, especially amongst a group as a unit is so rare that it might even be extinct. Super tasteful minimoog playing and awesome drum finale. This band should be remembered as a legend.

36 people that don,t need to come to my party :-) Kool

Scofield + Wah = Pure Funk Generator.

Alphonso Johnson, around age 20, maybe, on bass. Incredible player.

a young john Scofield on guitar- what a monster on the fret board.

I can't remember how many times I've watched this clip, but I never get tired of it. Wish I could have been there!

R.I.P. George Duke, Alphonso Johnson

the goat on drums and keys.Alphonso is very underrated.hes in my top 3 of all time.Sccofield so soulful

this is THE band. love how they sound, the 70`s...just perfect

Excellent collaboration! I could listen to stuff like this day and night and never ever tire of it. Billy and George together outdoes their own selves!

i discovered that video 10 years ago, still my favorite one, thanks sooooooooooooooo much for this sharing

Never heard a live version before......daaaammmmnnn, I'm high off these musical fumes.

If there was only one video to choose from of the millions on youtube, i choose this one.

OMIGOD - I had no idea these guys did this... John Scofield is awesone

Saw this tour back in '76. Great show. And yes, despite all of the chops on stage, I was STILL knocked out by George Duke. Stone cold killer player!

I have now watched this about 7 times in 2 days and my fav part is right around 6min ...G Duke looks at Johnson and appears to decide that he is going to play some really crazy sh*t to try and get him to laugh...he proceeds to play some funny little stuff with a goofy look on his face and all he gets out of Johnson is the slightest hint of a smile...I realize I am making this all up, but it just cracks me up...LOL

Wonderful George Duke Funk Maestro !!

Só tem músicos de primeira qualidade,puro swing.

Like someone else already remarked, Sco looks like a triple hybrid of John Cleese, James Taylor and Robert Duval, in Studio 54 attire, and already a great and very distinc improviser.

I seen this unit at U.W. Meeny hall Seattle Wa. 1977 great show B.C. rocks!

Великий состав, великая запись,лучшая версия Red baron

THANKS for posting... ..I love all these players TO THE MAX! This is the first time I have seen play together. A+ posting!

This has saved my life! The George Duke solo is cathartic as are the legends in this ensemble.. work of the Gods!

this just looks like the 70's

Always loved this lineup...had the album for years and then getting the video was a miracle...

Deeply saddend by George's passing, by far my favorite keyboardist, I know he 's got the funk just blaring up in the sky with Frank, RIP George, you left enough great music for all of us to enjoy!

My the soul of Mr. George Duke rest in peace until that great resurrection day, when the trumpet shall sound and the dead in Christ will rise first......in Jesus' name, Amen! Thanks for all the wonderful music you gave us bro. - H. Don King, Nassau, Bahamas

amazing! Thankyou so much for posting, I've been listening to this band band for years

R.I.P George. May your Soul rest in peace, and may your music live on and influence future generations.

Mmmm.... what's not to enjoy? I play along with Cobhams's stuff on my bass and feel good. Isn't that what we do that makes us happy. Stratus is next/with G. Duke. Thanks Billy.

since 2008 i watch this video again and again, thank you sooooo much for this !

Their reactions to alphonso's bassline on 5:34 make me think it was a sudden improvisation

Why couldn't this music be my generation!!!!

CADA VEZ ME GUSTA MÁS ESTE TÍO Y SU MÚSICA.... Y LOS OTROS MUSICAZOS QUE LE ACOMPAÑAN

solid collection of great musicians right here...

it's amazing hearing them finish each others scales. incredible.

What a great band! Scofield in his young years, nice to see. Cobham and Duke are amazing! Shimmy, thanks for posting this! Audio also is of reasionable quality, wonderful!

I ve got this whole video, simply excellent!

I listen to this everyday. It gets better and better.

NICE!!! very good music George Duke RIP so many of good stories for the whole planet and musicians. love that groove

Each musician at his best in an incredible performance

I saw this show in SF. Life changing experience.

I saw the same tour when they played at the Hofstra Playhouse on Long Island. It is so great that we have this resource of videos with all this great music to enjoy.

No groove greater than this!! Pure talent & skill!!

Great stuff thanks a zillion!!!

Great performance!

Awesome performance! RIP George

just awesome dudes awesome....

Thanks for posting.

RIP Maestro. Duke is a Legend and his music will live way after he's gone!

@egyptianminor Love the warm sparkling Fender Rhodes chords that GD lays behind Sco's (great) solo. Great dynamics from the band as well.

Timeless and Powerful

lovin these years!

Hear it is 45 years later and the shit still bumpin

I LOVE IT !!!

So great.

still sweet after so many years ;)

Love this. Thee best.

Timeless, unlike the in/out garbage you hear these days. What a gift these guys were/are to humanity.

Shimmy, now this is the stuff here! Thanks for the post! This group is bringin' it hard!

Got to see these guys in 1976. Oh yes, it was a GOOD show! I saw George Duke with FZ and the Mothers a year or so before. Lucky me!

thanks for this !

absolutely brilliant, cobham leading a fine set. they re definitly in the groove Funking away.

What the hells with the GAS MASK ? ! Some serious 'licks' in this rhythm section !

These four guys were the real deal!

@BistouflyTheGreat Thanks man i am starting to understand that 1973 to 1979 are the Best years of Fusion But i also like the early 1990 stuff of Chick Corea and Allan Holdsworth

RIP George you were one of my musical mentors and heroes...we will miss you

Indeed each musician is outstanding in his own right, BUT John Scofield is the one who stands out among them as the jazz artist who expands the jazz-blues language with his most interesting solo.

One of the sickest little power groups put together

Outstanding...:-)

Billy Cobham is the drummer and very awesome! I'm diggin' it!

finally, good quality videos of this band

Totally KILLER band !! i never even knew this unit ever existed !!

Mind blowing!

This is an awesome project OH MY!

I tune in for one of my heroes, Alphonso Johnson, and see all these guys jeeziz!!!

Oh Man. I can't believe that i missed this one!

Rest in Peace George Duke. You will be missed for stuff like from 4:01 on and much much more.

GEORGE DUKE SO MUCH BEAUTFUL SOUL KING OF DA DUKEY-STICK!!!!!! GOD IS SO HIP! MAN DOES HE GIVE TALENTS THAT ARE STRONG POWERFULL AND DIFFRENT!!

This is one great video

Here, music means something. John Mc Laughling, Zawinull, Stanley Clarke... What a good time it was for music and musiciens. 70's.

Wicked/What Music Is Supposed To Do. Timeless!!!

Awesome quality. Smoking!!!!

Que musica para impresionante la acabo de descubrir y ya me gusta.

GOOD GOD I LOVE THE MOOG PART

Absurdly good.

wow such a great grove