Billy Cobham / George Band Duke -New York 1976

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1.1 Prelude (Tryin' ; Cryin')

1.2 Crosswinds

1.3 Pan Handler

1.4 Floop de Loop

1.5 East Bay

1.6 Band Intros

1.7 Earthlings

1.8 Echidna's Arf

1.9 Someday Space Lady

1.10 Feel Tzina

1.11 And So

1.12 Uncle Remus

1.13 Involuntary Bliss

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Bill Cobham and the George Duke Band, live from Hofstra Playhouse, Hofstra University, Hempstead NY March 19th 1976. This high energy fusion supergroup is perhaps Billy Cobham's most exciting post Mahavishnu Orchestra outing. George Duke was at the time a central part of Frank Zappa's legendary ensemble. Bassist Alphonso Johnson was fresh from Weather Report having made Tale Spinnin', Mysterious Traveller and Black Market, three of their seminal LPs. John Scofield, still two years away from his first studio date as a leader, was not yet a headliner but it is obvious from his performance here that he soon would be. The music is culled from contemporaneous Cobham and Duke albums with two Zappa tunes thrown in for good measure. Performed at the Hofstra Playhouse, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY March 19, 1976, and broadcast by WLIR-FM radio. Full colour 8-page booklet with background liners and many rare archival photographs. Professionally re-mastered

"New York 1976" is a captivating CD release by the legendary jazz fusion artists Billy Cobham and George Duke, brought to you by TOP NOTE. This album captures an electrifying live performance in New York City during one of the most innovative periods in jazz history. The recording showcases both artists at their creative peak, blending intricate rhythms with soulful melodies and virtuosic improvisations that define the era's sound. Listeners are treated to a dynamic interplay between Cobham?s powerful drumming and Duke?s expressive keyboard work, making this CD an essential addition for any serious music collector. Billy Cobham is renowned as one of the greatest drummers in modern music, celebrated for his groundbreaking work with Mahavishnu Orchestra and his influential solo albums like "Spectrum." George Duke was a masterful pianist and composer whose genre-defying career spanned jazz, funk, R&B, and pop; he collaborated with legends such as Frank Zappa and Stanley Clarke. Together on "New York 1976," they deliver performances that highlight their technical brilliance and deep musical chemistry. TOP NOTE has established itself as a premier label dedicated to high-quality releases across various genres but especially excels in bringing rare or historic recordings back into circulation for new generations of listeners. Their commitment to sonic excellence ensures that each release offers outstanding audio fidelity alongside insightful liner notes. This CD not only preserves an important moment from two iconic musicians but also serves as a testament to TOP NOTE's dedication to celebrating timeless artistry within contemporary formats.

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TOPCD3300

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