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This recording captures a live performance from November 3rd in Berlin, Germany, during his solo Euro tour following the release of his 1977 solo album “From Me to You” on Epic/CBS. The audio is a soundboard recording from an FM broadcast master. This period marked a significant evolution of his career, from joining Cannonball O’Call’s group to becoming a member of the Mothers of Invention in Frank Zappa’s band in the 70s, and then a co-led band with Billy Cobham, before moving into solo work. The performance is heavily funky, showcasing a further development of his career up to that point. The setlist, like the solo album, features a succession of funky and jazzy numbers, and his playing, backed by the powerful backing of Leon Chancler and others, is full of black power. Herbie Hancock even makes a guest appearance during the encore, bringing the show to a funkily charged close. As a bonus, five live takes, mainly vocal numbers, from his April US tour of the same year are included, bringing the total running time to 2 hours and 11 minutes. DISC 1 : 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 Introducions 2. REACH FOR IT * at Philharmonie, Berlin, Germany, November 3rd 1977 : soundboard recording 3. unknown 4. CHARIOT 5. ‘SCUSE ME MISS 6. WATCH OUT BABY 7. SWEET LUCY at Agora Theater and Ballroom, Cleveland, OH, USA, April 5th 1977 : soundboard recording 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 / Dee Hendrichs – vocals (Bonus Tracks) / Deborah Thomas – vocals (Bonus Tracks) / Sybil Thomas – vocals (Bonus Tracks) / Herbie Hancock – keyboards (*)
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