Bill Cobham / George Duke Band - Red Baron

[@kasponya]

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..............

[@richardshansky3040]

Wow, fantastic lineup. You are very lucky. WR, Billy Cobham and RTF are my all-time favorite progressive jazz. Mahavishnu Orchestra in there too.

[@Megamatthiesen]

Wow you lucky guy 🕺🥁🎸🎹🌍❤️

[@giacomobacigalupo4169]

This is one of the best things I’ve ever heard and i truly wish i was there to enjoy that as well, blessings

[@shakti999]

its Jazz Fusion, or jazz-rock. Nothing to do with modern day cultural-marxist bullshit with terms like 'progressive'. Those of us lucky enough to have lived in the heyday era of the 60's and seventies and were musically cnnected to this music experienced genious and virtuosity on a scale and level unparalleled and unequaled since - which is why it is such a classic era in music.

[@Paust5000]

Lucky guy you are… ☝️😌

[@pablotorres7436]

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 🇪🇨 🏔️🌲⛰️🏞️🏝️🏖️🐬🌊

[@frankgeck8866]

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

[@melvinbennett444]

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 !

[@Abhishek-pb6rv]

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

[@wheredave1983]

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.

[@martinjackson4955]

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

[@ka-raiganderson2922]

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

[@CarpediemXI]

W H A T G.Duke is ded

[@hdonking]

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

[@willadams1980]

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!

[@peterg.bassist]

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.

[@harrisongdavis]

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

[@pietrobarca]

+Harry D. They are all impeccable dude, really great live

[@okboomer1340]

Billy Cobham. He didn't know it, but he was one of my drum teachers back in the 70's-80's. What a legend.

[@funkysynths]

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.

[@GordonFalt]

One of the sickest little power groups put together

[@giacomobacigalupo4169]

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

[@aquamarine99911]

Maybe because the guy who replaced him in Weather Report was the all-time GOAT.

[@barbudo12]

​@@aquamarine99911Jaco was not his musical equal. Average -but -hyped bassist.

[@aquamarine99911]

@@barbudo12 Well sure. It's like there are probably thousands of guitarists technically better than Jimi Hendrix. But Jimi (a) had a unique, identifiable and highly influential sound, and (b) wrote a lot of great songs that the top guitarists cover to this day. Exact same thing with Jaco.

[@chuckstadbass]

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

[@jazzdawg54]

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

[@Pon-farrLovin3]

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

[@eleonoradini2371]

Each musician at his best in an incredible performance

[@BassGuyGG]

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.

[@fantasticoadidas]

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!

[@MsMymac]

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

[@TSHRED56]

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

[@micksakakeeny8387]

I was there too and ditto

[@jmach2409]

Valeu,eu queria saber o ano.

[@cyhanna5522]

I saw them at the University of Florida, 1975, Awesome.

[@KeithHedger]

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!

[@911fever]

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

[@TheMarquisboy]

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

[@jeanlucchapelon]

Wonderful George Duke Funk Maestro !!

[@Zarvale]

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

[@GiovaM]

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

[@ecommenge]

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

[@danuhl4939]

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

[@danuhl4939]

The album credited his as "Hole in the pants..."

[@jamesmoore7782]

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

[@Greg-go8ep]

solid collection of great musicians right here...

[@awsomepath]

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

[@ViperRose1978]

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!

[@JerkVegas86]

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

[@magyarul21]

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

[@buckmanz]

I ve got this whole video, simply excellent!

[@ferramonte]

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

[@OldBeatleMan]

Terrific stuff .. thank you for sharing

[@ddcoregon]

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!

[@SixTenVisuals]

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

[@DolganoFF]

Great performance!

[@MrSeminole77]

I saw this show in SF. Life changing experience.

[@pauljohnson4990]

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

[@teleroylichtenstein]

25 yo

[@BrysonKeenan]

Sco and Johnson were both 25. Duke 30. Cobham 32. Let that sink in a little...

[@crackyza]

You should search for a video with Igor Falecki and Kamil Pyrek covering this song on drums and bass guitar. They're like 11 years old, it's amazing.

[@dermilo88]

Bryson Keenan frustrating, isnt it?

[@jamesmichaelfrank]

Fattest Bass tone ever 🎧😍🎶

[@GiovaM]

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

[@buckmanz]

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

[@hawkcwg]

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

[@jackswing-ep7cf]

Hear it is 45 years later and the shit still bumpin

[@AfroThunder0071]

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

[@tonelocrian]

still sweet after so many years ;)

[@egyptianminor]

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

[@karisbantu]

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

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

[@jsilence418]

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

[@MrDrummerguy33]

Awesome performance! RIP George

[@guitarttimman]

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

[@MsBeatvox]

lovin these years!

[@MyVinylFetish]

Great stuff thanks a zillion!!!

[@cobraristein]

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.

[@monsterjazzlicks]

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

[@jamesmills9595]

stage props. Just stuff to clutter up the stage with. A-la Frank Zappa

[@weber247]

monsterjazzlicks the funk is strong with this lot, it is George's style, I think they call it steampunk nowadays.

[@KyleWhitlock-Music]

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

[@KRxN11]

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

[@kidfromzon]

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

[@Cass2112]

just awesome dudes awesome....

[@АлексейСамойленко-ч2е]

Великий состав, великая запись,лучшая версия Red baron

[@KwanghoonHan]

Scofield + Wah = Pure Funk Generator.

[@monsterjazzlicks]

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

[@Huitzel]

Holy shit this is some smooth music Steve! Its amazing!

[@copernicus99]

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

[@UlbrickAmplifiersUK]

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

[@free2bpoppie]

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

[@neogen50]

shimmy!!! da best u tube footage ive ever seen!!! damn

[@david8682]

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

[@kasponya]

@provider112 Wow - I have never met anybody else who was at that concert..... I am sure many people think I made it up...... great memory to share !!!

[@valdostaguru]

Purely amazing! It seems to me that the further I keep digging in KZbin the more gems I uncover! I was NOT a jazz fan until I started on youtube. As a drummer of ccm/funk/rock, I can really appreciate the perfection that is Cobham and Alphonso. Scofield is quite nice as well. When you blend these guys together it is like some kind of painting. 3:57 fill was awesome! :) George Duke, I really need to study more on this cat, because I have not seen much of his stuff. Does anyone else have gems?

[@KellerColeman]

This is an awesome project OH MY!

[@regromusic]

finally, good quality videos of this band

[@vanhalter]

Fantastic!! I have two original vinyl LP of Spectrum 1973! 5*****

[@jazzsoul60]

R.I.P. George Duke, Alphonso Johnson

[@alecolson1501]

Alphonso is still alive!

[@martinbe5111]

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

[@PoppaRellReal]

sso many musicians get away from musical heritage like this....it's a shame. This was a great video. Listening to Billy C....if yu knw yur drummers....yu now see where Dennis Chambers got his inspiration.

[@JaykleMusic]

This is one great video

[@LodoGrdzak]

So great.

[@Cash9918]

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

[@glennharris1025]

Timeless and Powerful

[@LodoGrdzak]

Awesome quality. Smoking!!!!

[@patriciomayorga6878]

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

[@AtmaRising]

Mind blowing!

[@cjk9013]

Thanks for posting.

[@jmach2409]

Só tem músicos de primeira qualidade,puro swing.

[@jampoles]

Love the props especially the shark's dinner.

[@kasponya]

@psyne000 Very possible, hehe! That was the first time Scofield appeared on my radar, he was a up and coming youngster..... I knew Duke from Zappa records, I saw Alphonso live with Weather Report the year before and I also saw Cobham when I was only 12 years old with Mahavishnu a couple of years earlier. I fell in love with this kind of music as a young kid, and my parents were very supportive....

[@petercallaway3376]

Billy Cobham is like a time bomb with a short fuse! 🥁Explosive! 🧨💥

[@rch456789]

this is fucking amazing. truly....

[@TheGrahamBrechin]

Gosh! >>> John Scofield with hair .. lol

[@rmoraespinto]

and a les paul

[@benjaminrosenbohm8910]

is it scofield?

[@fbskier20]

hell yeah it is

[@DolganoFF]

@@rmoraespinto Not a les paul. Some cheap Japanese counterfait as always :)

[@loobey99]

this just looks like the 70's

[@dleestan]

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.

[@HammondB200]

GOOD GOD I LOVE THE MOOG PART