GEORGE DUKE BAND / LIVE IN BERLIN 771103 PLUS 5 (2CDR)

George Duke - keyboards, vocals
Charles Icarus Johnson - guitar
Byron Miller - electric bass
Leon "Ndugu" Chancler - drums
Sheila E. - percussion, vocals
Josie James - vocals
Muffy Hendricks - vocals (Main Tracks)
Dee Hendrichs - vocals (Bonus Tracks)
Deborah Thomas - vocals (Bonus Tracks)
Sybil Thomas - vocals (Bonus Tracks)
Herbie Hancock - keyboards *

DISC 1
(Main Set)
1. Band Introductions by Stage Announcer
2. MASHAVU / THE BEGINNING / LEMME AT IT
3. WE GIVE OUR LOVE / SEARCHIN MY MIND
4. DIAMONDS
5. GIANT CHILD WITHIN US - EGO / ECHIDNA'S ARF / UNCLE REMUS
6. Keyboard Solo / FEEL / Piano Solo / HOT FIRE

DISC 2
(Encore)
1. Herbie "Herbala" Hancock Introduces
2. REACH FOR IT *
(Bonus Tracks)
3. unknown
4. CHARIOT
5. 'SCUSE ME MISS
6. WATCH OUT BABY
7. SWEET LUCY

A great title featuring live recordings of the George Duke Band from Berlin in 1977, plus luxurious bonus tracks. Both the main and bonus tracks are remastered from high-quality soundboard recordings. Even beginners can enjoy it with ease. Both are from the 1977 live performance, with almost the same members, only with some changes in the chorus. Herbie Hancock appears as a guest during the encore of the main live performance. From Cannonball Adderley's group, through Frank Zappa's school, to a co-led band with Billy Cobham, and finally to his own band, the performance has a strong funk influence. Recommended for those who like funk rather than fusion.