Behind the Scenes: Chick and The Elektric Band Rehearsing "Got a Match?"

Throwback to August 2019, Chick rehearsing "Got a Match?" with John Patitucci, Dave Weckl, Frank Gambale, and Eric Marienthal in Toyko before performing at the Tokyo Jazz Festival
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[@tatu8663]

These guys have potential. If they keep it up and practice hard, who knows.

[@hyfowlf]

These guys are jazz legends 😂

[@ridhohackim8301]

Lol

[@herlambangtanosefren2350]

They are a Jazz Legend

[@maksgrabowy9842]

whoosh

[@tatu8663]

@@herlambangtanosefren2350 l know, it's just a joke. Their playing is flawless and their chemistry is amazing almost like a single consciousness. Dave Weckl is my favorite drummer of all times.

[@cungpao81]

R.I.P. to one of the absolute titans in music.

[@frasertones8519]

Don't feel too bad... he is with Xenu now.

[@WELLBRAN]

Anyone in music Chick Corea should be part of their musical education.

[@naturesound2963]

It's pretty sad, that he belonged to this crazy sect. If not, may he would be still alive ..

[@dwill123]

Chick Corea is almost 80. Yet his playing flows like a teenager.

[@Dublin_N]

Same with Herbie Hancock. Saw him live last year. He's 80, looks like he's 50, plays and dances around the stage like he's 30...

[@mrlofi333]

@@Dublin_N Thank you for mentioning herbie. Chick is great but Herbie Hanson's music changed Jazz.

[@horetaepere8622]

@@mrlofi333 Hancock bro

[@drummadave]

Because whomever said music keeps you young was not making a joke

[@pastoo25]

Great cover guys!

[@DaveyL1954]

Today was a sad day. I discovered that Chick had passed away on Tuesday (9th February 2021). I am saddened that a major musician in my life has returned to meet the Creator. He will never be forgotten.

[@shareebrown727]

WE LOVE YOU CHICK!!!! Rest in eternal PEACE.

[@RA2Music]

Man it’s easy to forget how good these guys were/are. Everyone of them is a virtuoso on their instrument. John kills it on electric or stand up every time, Frank has to be one of the most underrated guitarist of all time, and Eric is so often overlooked as a player because he came up in jazz during the 80’s . Chick is a living legend, period. As a drummer, I cannot think of Dave Weckl without a complete sense of amazement overcoming me. I, to this day, remain a die hard Elektric Band fan.

[@horetaepere8622]

Right there with ya, totally agree Return to Forever had an amazing lineup of masters as well a tribute to Chicks virtuosity thier music lives on forever

[@maximebazin1134]

Don't worry among real guitarists Frank Gambale is a living legend

[@Freakfuzz]

Frank Gambale isn’t underrated 😎

[@ronaldvlcek9022]

I wouldn't say that Frank is un underrated guitarist. He is highly respected not only as a great player but as an influential teacher.

[@sondrestrmme4006]

Now I'm just imagining John Pattitucci doing stand up

[@dalezjc]

The room isn't big enough for all this talent. Legends, every one of them.

[@toneyrockstv]

They’ve talked to each other without speaking for like 3 decades now. All of them are amazing musicians that swing for the fences every at bat.

[@micha4431]

They played together in 2004.

[@chetp8423]

RIP Chick, talent from beyond this world.

[@reidwhitton6248]

I saw these guys perform the entire first album back in 1986. Allan Holdsworth opened the show. A fantastic concert I'll never forget!

[@tjflacid]

Holy shit!!! Sounds absolutely historic! Thank you for sharing, that's so amazing!! Chick and allan are my all time inspirations

[@Joel.Invictus]

These guys are cold professionals! The Elektric Band is uncut and untouchable.

[@juliodicarlo5313]

Q: what is the difference, for a band like this, between rehearsal and gig? A: 25 people on the Blue Note in NY

[@surveil3548]

haha no

[@drummadave]

Some nights for some bands, that's true. Def not this band... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rni3maiMlteoqM0

[@andriealinsangao613]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@claudiow1129]

Almost 40 years of experience together!!! Look at their chemistry... Don't even need to rehearse

[@girlfriendg]

It's so goddam relieving seeing someone like john patitucci mess up lol

[@wurzelausc]

where did he mess up?, gotta prove that so it holds up in court

[@onedappaboi652]

@@wurzelausc 4:12

[@realitykicksin8755]

His mistake was planned for your relief

[@yzimsx]

Inspired by this video, I made myself a practice video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKixgKdnqr9paLc It's actually quite hard at 150 bpm. ;)

[@PartyCollectiveOfficial]

Actually, Chick messed up the melody at 4:14 .. that's what everyone was smiling about.. It happens to the greats, too! They're only human! ;)

[@mattmoves5920]

I am going to tell my kid that these are the Dream Theater

[@johnbryant6610]

Dream Theater when they grow up!

[@rolandcr]

Smart. Dont tell them about that other band that is doing music like sport player trying to qualify for the Olympics

[@mattmoves5920]

@@rolandcr Slayer?

[@gyulaigyula5254]

@@rolandcr dream theater is a fucking talented and good band but good bait

[@yaboi-km2qn]

i don't get the joke

[@Pulsonar]

I still can’t believe that Chick Corea is gone, almost a year has passed, here he is blazing through a brilliant jam session in t-shirt n jeans with all the youth and energy of a 30 something yet he was 78 yrs old!! He was only 4 months away from his 80th when he passed away! I’m so thankful to have had the privilege to hear his fantastic music throughout the 70s and 80s and his phenomenal genius on all manner of synth keyboards. RIP maestro.

[@gtrDan1963]

Chick : Great American composer who - at nearly 80 - proves he can still play that thing ; Frank & Dave : These tireless virtuoso players showing us that 60 is the new 30 ; John : The anchor, holding it all down as only he can ; Eric : Laying back, swinging as needed. I've seen this performed on video and live and it has never failed to blow me away... Awesome !!!

[@agent1877]

The best jazz-fusion band in the world practicing their magic, thx!

[@hamacaboy]

Their practice is better than anybodys album with 10 producers

[@ivandimitrovmusic]

people from other planets - BRAVO!

[@radeum1010]

How lucky are we to get to see this kind of stuff..?

[@CaliforniaBushman]

I saw these guys play 'Got a Match' live for the first time in 1990 at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, NY my senior year in college with my girlfriend. I'll never forget it.

[@FusionHowie]

I saw these amazing gods in the 80's 90s , we all have aged, they have not only more scarier and making me feel even more inferior for my 45 + years of musical study!! Utterly amazing! This was a fucking rehearsal that appears to be back stage BEFORE the show !! Fantastically awesome ! Why hasn't Frank Gambale reached the popularity of all other guitarist not even half his skill ? I must have spent thousands of dollars on my Dave Weckl sticks over the years , im not even close to his skill level of just one of his limbs ! Thank you for posting this, you have been and always will be my electric /non electric MUSE Chick ! Love you from Detroit !! Peace

[@jamesha175]

"Why hasn't Frank Gambale reached the popularity of all other guitarist not even half his skill?" maybe he plays too many notes LOL

[@acjohn6995]

The patterns used in sweep picking sound pretty limiting and repetitive, to me. I prefer Frank's more traditional playing, esp his comping, check out Coming To Your Senses.

[@jamesha175]

@@acjohn6995 frank is totally awesome - even alan holdsworth said so

[@Axterrix]

They are very intimidating,indeed

[@e.herrerajr.8641]

You are right! Gambale should be in the vocabulary of every guitarist that plays jazz and fusion! Totally agree!

[@AshRavens]

In a room full of monsters, Weckl is the Papa Monster. Damn that dude can play.

[@therealrussellsmyth]

Same thought occurred to me ! 👍😀

[@azche24ify]

... and he listens carefully, picks up every little pattern in a second. And he's doing these super-complicated triplet-rolls without a glitch - amazing!

[@vidsforsquids]

They’re all part of a superheroes monster invasion

[@raymondkarlsson9794]

Give or take his Buffalo Bill look

[@phoenix81293]

Title should be: "Got a Rematch?"

[@cloudedthoughts909]

Alfredo Guevara., That's a good one sir. 🤜💥🤛

[@AMERICANMUSIC347]

yes!!!

[@killianhgrl4728]

Rip Chick Corea...Thanks a LOT for your music.

[@Kanjo16]

I think more aspiring guitarists should know who Frank Gambale is.

[@alessandrobonifacio9103]

i think more aspiring guitarists should not listen to guitarists at all

[@elvatikan1254]

@@alessandrobonifacio9103 kinda true

[@jitsuwelschmeyer3565]

True, aspiring guitarist shouldn't listen to music at all in fact

[@localmarketingwiz4876]

Frank is a monster !

[@kendallruff8090]

I never heard of him until now. What a player!!!

[@richmanfilms]

Gosh, I miss the 80s because the electric jazz from this period was just so fucking awesome. I worshipped these guys They fell off my radar for many years. I find myself today listening to this band a few times a week.

[@CarloRegadasGuitar]

Just look how much fun they are having! Great to see the old team playing together again.

[@playthisbass]

Even John's mistake is just lovely! Thanks for the video master!

[@cesarlopezuribe]

When John fails, I said to myself wow he is human too.

[@wagnergitirana]

This is absolutely awesome. Chick Corea is a great jazz musician and a powerhouse in the world jazz society! And Frank Gambale is another great fusion jazz guitarist. I’ve known his works since late 80’s !

[@andrey_bassplayer]

Guys, health to you and many years of life !!! Take care of yourself!!!

[@nofretzDW]

Love how Chick is still playing the same KX5 controller from the mid 80s! 🤓🙌

[@nofretzDW]

If anyone cares, here’s me playing mine 😎 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ-yZJuZZ75niNU

[@chrisgodlaproductions3106]

The best all stick to what works. No need for upgrades.

[@nofretzDW]

Chris Godla Agreed. The KX5 May look like a toy, but it’s a totally professional-grade controller. The small keys take a moment to get used to, but the feel and action are very DX7-like, which is legendary IMO.

[@rickperlstein9988]

@@nofretzDW That's hilarious. My only question is: WHY?

[@nofretzDW]

Rick Perlstein My only answer is: why not?? 😂

[@andrescamilocadenabuitrago9452]

The Perfect Band their techniques are absolutely on Drums ,Bass,Guitar, Keyboard and Saxophone

[@Ojb_1959]

Brilliant chemistry with these masters. Saw the Electric Band twice at Tipitinas in the 80s with my dad & sister. We met Chick during a break they took out the side door while he ate a banana. We even shook his piano hands😎🤙🏼🎹

[@munirbarreto1775]

R.I.P. the great Master of all time!! We miss you forever, the music lost "The Hero "!!

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

This sounds like Magic.. Music Magic..!! Frank is flowing out the notes

[@paulshepherd712]

RIP the great Chick Corea. Legendary 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@mlggodzilla1567]

Chick moved definitely to a latin jazz, the experimental electric jazz days are long gone but when you were a pioneer in that field certain things just stick with your being and will always resurface. Good to see that the vibe hasn't changed, if not it's even better!

[@Twsuf1]

Pattitucci just woke up with a hangover, on a gallon of Red Bull, now he has Wings 😂🤣😅

[@mixbassdj]

May Chick Corea play above earth and continue to bring joy to our souls.... A true Genius

[@Fomalhaut0802]

Rest in peace, legend

[@WAROVART]

They will find that note I'm sure of it

[@idratherstayanonimous7020]

It's so sad that master Corea is no longer with us. However, it makes me very happy to know he played his amazing music until the end of his days. Truly an inspiration. Really want my life to be like that, to carry on my music until my strength succumbs under the crushing weight of the oh so powerful entropy. Rest in peace Chick.

[@Frenky_73]

this band still absolutely wonderful

[@monksuite675]

que descanse en paz master, cumplió su destino, a dejado un gran legado, inspiro y seguirá inspirando a mucha gente, bravo!

[@CaliforniaBushman]

Yeah!! Thanks for posting!

[@SeanFenlon]

This video deserves 100X the views. Anyone who knows the name Chick Corea probably knows "Got a Match" Most people who know the name Chick Corea know that he passed away in 2021, but then subsequently won two more Grammy awards weeks later. His wife gave exceptional posthumous acceptance speeches on Chick's behalf. Got a Match? :-) RIP

[@alanleemaxwell831]

This is what happens when the stars align...the universe allows us a brief spell of musical perfection...wow!!!

[@lsdustyrhodes]

Imagine how good they'll be once they're done rehearsing.

[@OficialLeandroVidotto]

Love the way you guys play, so musical and so high level you guys are.

[@ferndrum.m]

How human you guys are is astounding. Thank you so much for this. I will cherish the conversations in this video!

[@tasosdardaganis3897]

I've seen them live some 20 years ago... They blew my mind. And made me want to play jazz. It's nice to see them back together.

[@Basstank]

Damn, awesome to see some of my favorite musicians here playing together again...love you guys, keep up your amazing work!

[@FesteringGhoul]

What a freakin super group. Every single one of those guys is my favorite.

[@jasongarey8329]

Same sound and friendship 30 years later. Amazing team.

[@elrodrisguitarlab6610]

Great display of music!!!! Man it is truly a masterpiece just to watch you guys unfold so freeley with out any obstruction whatsoever

[@andresvelasco1274]

The team best!!! Without words.👏👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥

[@adriverschoor4975]

Wow, this is beyond any words........FANTÁSTIC!!!! Adri from Holland.

[@davetbassbos]

Love to see more of these behind the scenes, thanks!

[@erysetiawan7692]

❤️dave weckl, john patitucci, eric marienthal, frank gambale❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@JellyRoger_XIII]

Grazie ragazzi !!! 🖤 Thank You boys !!! 🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤙🏻

[@DiegoEliseoMore]

That was fuckin' insane!!! Never rusted legends!!!

[@RM-gn2nj]

After learning Spain and playing that great tune for years I finally feel comfy with that. Now got a match ??? OMG lol love this man and his great playing.

[@future62]

Pattatucci relays the convo to us mere mortals. Always amazing

[@Metathron]

Muito bom rever esses mestres tocando juntos novamente.

[@PlanetRockJesus]

Oh, MAN! This is just so fantastic. I'm a rocker. Rock music has produced great songs with lyrics. Great love songs and songs about whatever, politics... But these jazz guys just kill. I love 'em!!!

[@malcspring448]

Love it, love it, love it. Utterly jawdropping. I remember when this was originally released in the 80's. I bought the album. It blew me away.

[@wjniemi]

Really great. What wonderful performances, it's inspiring to see and hear. Awesome.

[@1drummer2]

Another level 👏

[@mikethemarquis]

4:14 John mistakes Got a Match theme and he laughs his ass off! ahahaha that's the most motivational thing I've encountered so far. Thanks John!

[@Mr_JazzKungFu]

Chick has mistakes in this place too :)

[@ToniusPlays]

Definitely the last time john played this song must have been in the 90's 😅. But it was worth it just to see everyone together again 🙏

[@claudiojaoliveira]

My favorite jazz band with my favorite jazz pianist. RIP Chick, we miss you!

[@tumenihits5438]

It's taken me a few listens, but I love the way that Corea's improv AROUND the theme, without actually stating it outright, still brings Patitucci and Weckl in perfectly on the last unison statement of it. If I only saw it once, in one performance, it would probably pass me by. But that gives good reason to the proposition that every performance by an improvising musician or band should be preserved. I also love the way that every time I hear this tune, they manage to do something different with it. I also love the way that they gather at "front of stage" for the unison lines in the middle section, in the manner of "Hey, look what we can do...." .... I love the way that they all look happy to be doing this.

[@Snowdu]

I love this band, everyone is legendary 😭

[@Tylervrooman]

hahahaha yup.. John at 3:19 imagine playing with him for 30+ years... and that is still the proper reaction to Chicks playing.

[@cre8alotdesignjohnaydelott770]

Bless you all for this recent jam. I live in HARLEYSVILLE, PA very close to the EMEAPP facility here. I again just want to say thank you to Choc and everyone who supported him live all these years. What a blessing to have you around sir.

[@RobertVandenberg]

I was at the Tokyo Jazz Festival 2019! A spectacular performance that I will never forget.

[@cironicholas526]

Frank's chops are terrifying

[@iansnyder274]

True ....almost as much as his 80s wig.....

[@Twsuf1]

You mean the Pork Chops terrifying his body 🤣😂😆

[@Pulsonar]

Incredible masters at work, even with a few typos at 4:10, just adds character to the piece.

[@fawltytenor]

Chick laughed because John actually made a mistake, lol.

[@EWormMusic]

RIP Chick Corea. A match will always be lit for you, Master.

[@norbertsarkozy]

The incredible band playing with such awesome ease!

[@achenarmyst2156]

4:10 John getting lost a bit. 😁

[@alexanderlindgren9080]

2:26 aswell. Lovin' it!

[@martinolssonbass]

@@alexanderlindgren9080 Hehe, Chick also plays some alternate notes :)

[@javiermarco5056]

A bit no... Totally!!! He's human after all!!!

[@capt_howdy]

🔥 D A V E 🔥

[@phenbuz]

I'm so lucky to live this time. I remenber buying that vinyl in the store in the 80's. After in CD and them for my Ipod. Great times.

[@alexeyzavolokin]

Awesome!So happy to hear you playing together! Please post more videos of electric band with John,Eric,Dave & Frank! Best regards!

[@drumtwo4seven]

Shredfest 2020

[@ottooldenhardt]

John Patitucci has aged into looking like Al Bundy

[@kcorpora1]

He used to be pretty handsome dude lol!

[@rafaelandreoli]

Al bundy awesome !!!

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

4 touchdowns IN A SINGLE GAME!

[@physiognomyprofessor3970]

Oh yeah. Didn't he play bass in the jazz band at Polk High?

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

StoneWood Bear Funny follow-up: I just saw a guy at the speakeasy with an Al Bundy tattoo.

[@ericswito]

Mine Favorite band of all times! And still 🔥 🔥, you guys are amazing musicians!!

[@nlikly3]

THE pinnacle! Thank you, Chick, for the incredible body of work you have left to us, and also for the world's best musicians that you mentored and developed. You were a true father to your genre. RIP, Maestro.

[@Gargoyle3438]

Rock music's cool. Some of these guys are pretty good. I dunno, I guess I'll join the school band. What? There's other stuff that's not on the radio? Well ok, what's this: Return To Forever - Romantic Warrior...

[@BryanWLepore]

Everyone’s playing is amazing but what in the world was Dave Weckl doing at 2:45?!? The double bass drums were being played like they were a snare!

[@jazzpote4316]

Amazing, more of these please!

[@BlueMoon561]

It's pure alchemy , these magnificient players are connected between us and it's a real pleasure to see that , the evening show must have been unbelieveable , thanks for this magic ! ThX

[@bongosock]

Wild ! Hey Chick, have you messed around with the Roli Seaboard at all? It'd be really cool to hear one of those in your hands :)

[@MikeHoltackers]

Dave Weckl.these days looks a hell of a lot like Freddie Gruber back in the day 😝

[@fabbux]

wonderful! only one word! when 5 fantastic musicians decide to play together one more time , all we have to say : Thank you !!!!!!

[@mukakinman]

I was at the festival on this day and I can definitely say that was the best performance I’ve ever seen in my life!!! Got a match was played in the last of the setlist, with more faster tempo, and intense phrases...these masters were totally on fire. hope to see this band again in Japan!

[@fcamiola]

Wanna go eat? :)

[@lorenzmuller3542]

Hahaha! "Yeah!"

[@PeteKowalsky]

YEAH!

[@e.herrerajr.8641]

I know!! LOL We just spent 10,000 calories jamming! We need to replenish! LOL

[@zaattitarot9237]

Please wear earplugs oh maaaaan everyone's gonna be deaf 😂

[@XLBikingInternational]

That unmistakable look on Chicks face! Still the man after all these years! Thanks man!

[@cloudedthoughts909]

This post made my day. Love these guys, and Fusion Head approves. These cats are my heroes, and still sound Amazing!! Please come to the San Jose Summer Jazz Fest and / or Monterey Jazz for 2021.