DMS (George Duke, Marcus Miller, David Sanborn) / Tokyo, Japan – September 4, 2011

A dream supergroup performance featuring three giants of the fusion world! This essential live CD captures the electrifying stage show of “DMS”—a super-unit comprising George Duke, Marcus Miller, and David Sanborn—held in Tokyo on September 4, 2011. The lineup features keyboard master George Duke, world-class bassist and producer Marcus Miller, and alto sax virtuoso David Sanborn. This “DMS” project brought these three legends together for a dream collaboration that thrilled fans worldwide. They generously showcase their signature tracks, including “Run For Cover,” “Straight To The Heart,” “Brazilian Love Affair,” “Chicago Song,” and “Tutu.” Their exceptional technique and seasoned musicality merge to create thrilling interplay and an overwhelming groove that cannot be experienced in studio recordings. They are joined by Latin jazz virtuoso Federico González Peña on keyboards and Louis Cato—one of the world’s premier session drummers—on drums, forming an ironclad rhythm section that powerfully supports the trio’s performance. It is a superb live performance—realized only by DMS—that seamlessly blends elements of jazz, fusion, funk, and R&B. This is a valuable, must-have live recording for collectors, allowing listeners to fully savor a unique, one-night-only super-session defined by George Duke’s brilliant keyboards, Marcus Miller’s commanding groove, and David Sanborn’s passionate saxophone. Live at Tokyo, Japan September 4, 2011 Run For Cover Straight To The Heart Brazilian Love Affair Lisa / Z Maputo Chicago Song Cobra / Tutu Sweet Baby Blast! Reach For It / Da Butt Personnel George Duke – Keyboards, Vocals Marcus Miller – Bass Clarinet, Bass, Vocals David Sanborn – Alto Saxophone Federico Gonzalez Peña – Keyboards Louis Cato – Drums