George Duke Band Live Tokyo Japan 1983 

OMG this was 40 years ago! And I just can’t get enough! I am 75 and this stuff keeps me young!

I saw him in person in the 80's. I love the way he interacts with the fans. He is so warm. His vocals sound exactly like the cd. His music is next level, so soothing to the soul. He makes sweet love to the synthesizer. ❤❤❤

What I love about watching these old concerts is that the performers always looked like they truly enjoyed what they were doing and that passion is very electrifying. George was outstanding in so many ways but it is only within the last five years I've truly become acquainted with his work. Truly one of the greats.

I REALLY MISS CONCERTS LIKE THIS FROM BACK IN THE DAY.I'M 60 NOW AND I TURNED 20 WAY BACK IN 1983.I'M GETTING OLDER AND THAT'S COOL WITH ME,SINCE THE GOOD LORD IS STILL BLESSING ME WITH LIFE AND LIVING.R.I.P TO GEORGE DUKE,LOUIS JOHNSON AND ROBERT. BROOKINS.

AMAZING LIVE, Louis Johnson bass, George Duke piano and song, Paul Jackson lead guitar, Steve Feronne drum, and good Chorists

OMG, that Shine On!! RIP George, you were one of the greatest!

I'm crying, this concert always reaches my heart and my soul.

I was lucky one evening to have dinner with George at the Myako Hotel in SF. We had just signed him to Epic it was late we talked for a couple of hours. I had been a Fan since his Zappa days and his MSFL Lps. First what a really intelligent Man. We were committed to his break out as an Artist and he delivered one after the other. He worked with Stanley Clarke and did a song where they had pre programmed the instruments to play themselves and they walked off stage with the music still in gear ( standing ovation) . What a guy!!!!!

This entire concert?! 5 Stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rest In Peace, George Duke, Robert Brookins (vocals & keys) & Louis Johnson (bass).

Witnessing Legends taming their instruments like never before 🤩🎶🎹🎸

This is timeless music, God bless Georges Duke, Louis Johnson and Robert Brookins who sadly are no longer with us. Gone but not forgotten !

Mr. George Duke, thank you for everything you had given to us through your amazing God-given talent. Starting from your composing abilities - in which you have managed to produce the ultimate funk music as the perfect combination and stylization of the best that the jazz and pop genres could give, followed by your virtuous playing of all sorts of keyboards - from the classical piano, clavinet, to the synthesizers, and completed by your phenomenal vocal abilities, you excelled in all these as an unsurpassed, perfect musician. We could see that proven also in this concert. But that was not all! You were also producing music for other world-known artists in your genre. And you have harnessed all that talent, not for your own prestige, money, or glory, but for your beautiful and inspiring music. And in the course of your brilliant career, you stayed modest. We can feel it in your every song. Eventually, you are the greatest, because your music has made you so, and you are celebrated because your music is celebrating you more and more as time goes by. What you were also well-known for was your admiration of other people, with whom you shared your talent generously. Something that we can see in this concert, too. So, thank you for all this, Mr. George Duke. We know that God has already blessed you through the music you've composed, played, and sang to us.

The vanilla chocolate combo in the backing vocals is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 i

I love George Duke. I have seen him and Stanley Clarke at The Greek Theater in Berkeley, CA. I love this Japan Concert. Duke is a JOY for Me❤❤❤❤❤

高校生の時、クラーク・デュークプロジェクトⅡを聴いて衝撃を受けました。 未来の音…今聴いてもまだ色褪せない未来の音、改めてすごい音楽だと思います。

George had many, many talents, but what I admire him most for are his synth solos. Nobody put so much soul into them as he.

I miss George! Love and happiness...he just radiated it!

These are all great musicians! Steve Ferrone (drums) and Paul Jackson jr. on gtr. are you kidding me? Louis Johnson sounds great here, very focused. Legend! George always funky on the keys and smooth melodic singing. Rip George Duke...

Steve Ferrone, Paul Jackson and Louis Johnson what a groovy rhythm section OMG!!!!!!! Love the 80s.....

Gran sound Thank you George Steve Ferrone incredible

Aaaaaaaaaaaaas viděli ste to George Duke byl šok zvuk kterej použil je to tolik let pořád mě ta muzika uchvátí kapacita kapela klávesak to zabil ▪️◾️◼️⬛️🌌🌀🧞‍♂️▪️✨️

It is difficult to watch live shows with George in them without crying. He was in my favorite incarnation of The Mothers, & his solo work was part of my radio play as a youngster. Sorely missed.

Definitely doesn't get funkier than this !!!!! I miss the Dukester !!!

GEORGE DUKE WILL ALWAYS SHINE ON

George Duke! The Man!

What a great rhythm section it couldn't get funkier with Steve Ferrone and Louis Johnson (RIP)! I also miss George Duke deeply such an incredible musician and human being. This concert shows his humanity and what a great genius he was, besides is one of those rare occasions where you can see Paul Jackson Jr playing live as a touring member and boy he nailed it...

Great concert! SO many memories with this music. Seeing him live a few times and bought ALL his albums. Most of all shooting his album cover Clarke Duke 3. He was so nice and made me look good. 🙂

I would have given anything to be part of that unbelievably fortunate audience at that superb concert put on by this musical legend and his amazing band and gorgeous singers. I will always miss him but he has left so much for us to enjoy. Thank You GD.

20:55 Louis Johnson rippin up with that solo. RIP to those strings in the end of the solo! Hooooolllyyyyyyy shhhiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeet! With them Dirty Cowboy Boots and right hand leather glove, gotta play with style. LOL! Awesome!

Rip George Duke, you were one of the greats!

ルイスジョンソンかっこよすぎ!!!!! これぞチョッパーでしょう! このスタイル誰もマネできないですね！

That band is full of musical powerhouses

we all miss you George! your living internity, and your legacy is in our hearts! I love you sweet baby! 😘😘😘

What a band, what a musician, would have loved to have been there! May your wonderful soul RIP GD, you underrated legend!

Thank you George for the wonderful memories from the 70s and 80s❤️

This band was incredible. Louis Johnson on bass AND Paul Jackson Jr. on rhythm guitar!

I feel a compulsion to buy his entire back catalogue whilst watching this.

Paul Jackson putting that MJ spin on!! 💘 🎸 🎹 🎶 🌈 🎷 🎤 📷 🎥

The wonder message of his music, love, positivity, happyness

OMG this band is ridiculous! All the top session players of the time!

Concerts were so much funnier in the 80's! George in his white tail coat and playing the claivitar in the audience like a guitar hero. Just so annoyed I missed the few chances I had to see him live. Truly one of the best musicians and show men ever!

The GUARDIAN OF THE LIGHT album that this tour was in support of was one of George's best and it's impressive that they did so much of it here, especially the "ambitious" (as George described it) "Light." And geez, what an opportunity to see the combination of Steve Ferrone, Paul Jackson and Louis Johnson (BTW, Johnson changes over to his Music Man after causing a string blowout during a slap solo).

Mind-Blowing Jazz in Nippon 1983.

Absolute awesomeness personified. That's George Duke for you.

GREAT

George Duke Band Live Tokyo Japan 1983 marvelous

This is FABULOUS!! The joy, the playfulness, the sound... The STUFF on stage😍😍😍

George Duke at it's best.What a performance.

we may never listen again this kind of raw perfomance and talent.. thank you george duke

33:50!!!! MAGICO..........

That piano solo from 33:52 on is just mesmerizing. And then "Love Reborn" from 55:58 onwards, wow ! George Duke forever. 🤗

George Duke/George Johnson combo is exquisite-xtenxtially grandious. I know it not a word, but us creative people can make up Shaeiout..........Ingeniously unique; if I say so myself.........Mr. Beeee

R.I.P George.

WHAT A SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!

The seventies were quite an era. I'd love to be going into the cocaine 80s after spending some time with Frank Zappa, Flora Purim, et al. George is one of the best.

How could somebody dislike this???

And people dont understand why I don t have Netflix and similar ones... 76 min really well used

If I could go back in time, I'd definitely go at this point and place in time just to see this concert.

George Duke is one of the most talented and AWESOME composers/musicians that I think any of us has seen or heard of. While I did enjoy this presentation, I think that this is one time that we all could have done without the advertisements.

I will have to say my #1 favorite singer,synth player,writer! THIS MAN IS MY MUSICAL GENOUS + WHAT A GOOD PERSON! THE BEST! I HAVE ALMOST EVERYTHING HE HAS RECORDED+ THANKS TO HIM IVE BECOME A BETTER DRUMMER + PERSON! VINNY COLAIUTA TURNED ME ON TO GEORGE+I DONT THINK IVE EVER TOLD VINCE! BUT ITS TIME TO CALL HIS BADNESS LEGEND AND THANK HIM! I LOVE + MISS U GEORGE FOR ALL ETERNITY+GOD BLESS! HOW COULD I HAVE NOT MENTIOND THIS DOPE BAND!SIMPLY THE BEST! SORRY FOR THIS MEGA TEXT! I AM VERY EMOTIONAL RIGHT KNOW!!!!+IN TEARS!! TO ALL! NATE...........

Amazing. RIP GD!!

amagziness! That Funky precision! Shine ON!

Amazing live performance.

最高だぜジョージ！！！

That's music ... 🙂

I’ve had the pleasure o seeing this magnificent man perform several times he’s absolutely one of the greatest musicians of all time RIP George Duke love this man and his music he shall and will always be 1 of the greatest of all time 😊😊

Louis Johnson from "The Brothers Johnson," Steve Ferrone from "The Average White Band" and Paul Jackson, Jr. (Check out "Preview of Coming Attractions" by Jackson.

Robert Brookins on them keys....RIP

Louis, in all his glory, as always!! Best bass player that ever lived!! Continue RIHP Bass Guitar Emperor!

Nobody says, " Baby, baby" like George!! Love him, his vocals & his white tails!! So classy, fun & energetic all rolled into one!! 💘 🎶

Dam I know people have the right to like or dislike anything but this acid is incredible.

Woull, douk, seink and a bit more time for me, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Lynn Davis is F I R E on vocals!

Grande George e grande Louis Johnson... que descansem em paz. Soul-Funky forever.

Honestly I've just discovered George Duke today. Observing him through his interview, he seemed to be a very down to earth, kind hearted man. I love encouraging words that he shared with inspiring musicians as well as his humility. From my observation he didn't come across as selfish or egotistical like some musicians.

Why am I the first and only one to comment on this brilliant performance of our amazing dearly departed George? Come on, let's party the way George would've wanted! :)

Line up : Lynn Davis & Marci Levy : vocals Louis Johnson : bass, Paul Jackson Jr: guitar, Steve Ferrone : drums, Robert Brookins : Synth

George was a consummate professional in the jazz music world and also could get real funky.

when the guitar, bass, and piano all start playing that riff in sync on dukes shuffle i cant help but make the most intense stank face ever

George "rocked" the house!!! RIP

Rest in Power, Duke !

RIP George!Awesome music!

For those who love the vocals of background vocalist Marcy Levy(White female). Check her out on Stanley Clarke's 1981 Ballad called "You Me Together", from the Rocks, Pebbles Sand Album!

Vocals, Keyboard - George Duke Backing Vocals - Lynn Davis, Marci Levy, Robert Brookins Bass - Louis Johnson Drums - Steve Ferrone Guitar - Paul Jackson,Jr. Keyboards - Robert Brookins

This is the best！！！！！

So much soul, I wish people still made music like this. Some do but they are few and far between. Our modern culture is the death of art like this.

Just so very very good!!

OMG😱Featuring my FAV BASS PLAYING BEAST4Ever: LouisJohnson🎸👑♥️💔😇 RobertBrookins🎹🎤👑😇 LynnDavis🎤👑🎙(…my 80’s vocal goals AND STILL was/is to sing background just like her👑) PaulJacksonJr🎸👑 Steve Ferrone🥁🔥 I’m watchin, I’m groovin. I’m feelin oh-so very blessed to have ran across this concert vid, I just had to share. Tryin not 2breakdown cryin, bcuz I miss George Duke in such a big, huge way. Wut A Gift😇#MyDukeyMan4Ever #SayThatYouWill #Pluck #iWantU4Myself (shaba-doobop, shaba-daba-doobop)😜 #ShineOnGeorge☀️🌟😇

LOUIS JHONSON!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

GDukes band killing it with all the talented players in the band george is funkin for the thill of IT .🔥🔥🔥

Touks, is, a, fantastikos, as, on, om, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

INCREDIBLE and it brought the biggest smile to my face, i always forget how well George could sing because of his brilliant musicianship ...thanks for sharing ESTUDIOS PRODUSOM

The, mplak, wouimans, vere, nice, voisis, mpravo, to, her, voise,, ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

This is a master performance in showmanship and exceptional talent by the late great George Duke and his band. Continue to R.I.P. and entertain the ancestors. Thanks for gifting us with so much amazing music throughout your career and it never gets old.

This whole show is one of the last remnants of ole skool 1. The high level A listers on the recording session also performed on the live gig 2. The Whole show was all about the music and the vibe without the need for fancy choreography and light shows and outfits

1:05:42 - That is funk PERFECTION right there.

George Duke. , music of my youth , AWESOME !!!✨🎉🧨♥️

I guess you should go see your favorite artists live when you have the chance, because you never know when it'll be too late. He came to the Hampton Jazz Fest a few times before he died. I was in my 20s, and I thought I'd look weird around all the old heads in their lenin suits. My loss though... RIP to the great one!!

2020 and so fresh...

Thanks for posting this. Love and Miss George. I needed some joy during these COVID-19 days. Loved seeing Louis Johnson in his prime (Wow!). RIP Robert Brookins. I had seen some other incarnations of the The George Duke Band through the years but NEVER saw this one from 1983. Thank God we still have Steve Ferrone and Paul Jackson. I was struck by George's dead - on Al Jarreau - Drum scat impression (missing him too) and Stanley Clarke two of his oldest mates. Again - Thanks.