george duke plays zappa songs ,cosmic debris,inca roads and uncle remus michael manson-bass jeff lee johnson-guitar ronald bruner-drums shannon pearson-vocals andrew papastephanou-2 keyboards
You said exactly what I was thinking. It's Zappa, but it's equally Duke. Pretty amazing to hear it like this. Do you know if any of Duke's Zappa covers/interpretations were ever properly released? It feels weird calling this set a "cover" because to me Duke is equally paramount to some of my favorite Zappa albums as Frank. They're synonymous to me.
That is undoubtably the best Uncle Remus version I've never heard in my life. The slow tempo, the voice arrangements upline the song's beautiful melody. Absolutely perfect ! Thx mr Duke and Farewell. Hope you and Frank are playing together wherever you are.
Frank Zappa and George Duke wrote Uncle Remus. George did a complete studio version (not part of a medley) of Uncle Remus on his album, "The Aura Will Prevail".
George was one of the bests ever to play the keyboards. And his vocals were amazing. Clearly, he applied those same standards to his own band. What a great performance. I miss those musicians. There are great musicians today, but these get my blood rolling.
Being a Zappa ultra fan AND a George ultra fan, this video brought some sunshine in my apartment.. RIP Frank, RIP George. You motherfuckers are dearly missed. Cheers from a 39 year old french dummy.
.....as the world slips further into insanity, I can't help but miss these two musical magicians, and all the bliss they blanketed us with so many years ago....... God Bless you Both. I can't imagine life without FZ & GD. The world desperately needs such giants again; rather than the Pop Imposters that control everything we hear today. It's time for a revolutionary musical renaissance.
Met Napolean abt 8 years back after a Project Object an Friends show in St. Louis, couldnt have been nicer. Ray White, and Ike Willis were there as well. The latter who went into the bathroom stall next to my date's right after the show, prob by accident. I was kind of mad untill I figured out it was him..free pass he got that night, lol. Hope they are all doing well these days. Incredible night of music with 3 alumni of Zappa U!!!!
RIP Jef Lee Johnson! What a great player! This is a great version!!
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Just like always... George TEARS THIS UP!!!! And the band.... Smokin'.... and the music they pull off... and.... and.... and.... Thank you giant universe for all that Duke and Zappa gave us! RIP both you beautiful men!
What a killer band George put together here, they all make that inca roads jam look so easy and George is just loving it! Then the Uncle Remus which was just so perfect in that spot!! Sad that a lot of the audience prob does not know how lucky they are to be witnessing a special medley indeed!
this video put a HUGE smile on my face! thank you so much for sharing!! Frank’s music is the greatest joy in my life (my daughter excluded) and hearing and seeing George, whose warmth, humanity and humour, made that era of The Mothers so very special. RIP Frank, RIP George xxx
Wonderful medley! This is like George's tribute to Frank, and a very spot-on, soulful one at that. George and vocalist Shannon Pearson knock Uncle Remus right out of the park - this has become my favorite performance of this brilliant song!
Can’t think of enough superlatives to do this justice. “Uncle Remus” is my favorite Zappa tune (co-written by George Duke) from my favorite Zappa album, and this rendition knocks it out of the park. Every member of this group is just superb.
When progressive rock & fusion were at the peak in the 1970s Duke was my hero on Piano,nothing changed to this day,they dont build musicians of George's caliber anymore .
Uncle Remus. Such a beautiful song.. If it had different lyrics, it would've been a charting hit that we'd still be hearing on the TV, radio, commercials, Muzak systems.. Thank God it wasn't! It's our little secret.
It's awesome to see George recreating this music. He got pulled into that gig kicking and screaming and became a fan like the rest of us almost instantly. And his supporting musicians are incredible. Great stuff!
A great show, and GD personified the greatest band in the World playing these pieces. Frank wanted George and thank "whatever" God for that .Only more moving than it's totality is that guitar solo. How beautifully interpreted.
'And before they get up we'll be gone (knockin the jockeys off of the lawn)'. Sublime work by George and the band......They just don't make them like that anymore !!
Brought chills! Of all the amazing bands Frank had, George was in the best one (with Napoleon etc). FZ - best composer, arranger, performer of all time. In Top 3 guitarists of all time! (IMO)
Well said in many of these comments. The sheer joy of playing this music is evident. The contribution of so many Top Top musicians through Frank's bands has created a legacy that is long lasting. Big love to all Zappa fans. ❤
Drummer has his groove on and sounds amazing and some really nice intricate hi-hat work going on at times but his playing sounds silky smooth. I love what he plays in the solo. How he gets that busy without sounding like he is overplaying is seriously impressive. That Tama kit sounds great too.
Great... Cant stop listening to that.. still trying to catch a clue.. what an amazing thing to behold. Duke and Johnson augmented R.I.P. You think Frank was right there to greet them I do.. and ill be crying now...... :( broken hearts are for assholes though.. :(::::::::::::::::::::::::
Not to say anything about Cosmic Debris, or Inca roads, both of which I love...but my god, Uncle Remus...what a beautiful melody, what a lovely chord progression behind it. This might as well have been written by Beatles or Chicago...Frank was something, so adept at both complex suites (Inca Roads, King Kong, Dupree's paradise, Black Page, Father O'Blivion, etc) and more straight ahead songs (Uncle Remus, Watermelon in Easter hay, Black napkins, Torture never stops)..What a genius.
Methinkz Frank would have a tear in his eye if he could look forward and see this right around when Apostrophe first came out. These cats, and the pretty kitten, are Beasts. Love ya OG Duke! 😎
Devil's Advocate here.... Zappa makes just about anyone sound like crap. This guy wasn't that bad at all. Tried to take it somewhere else, but didn't work out. Besides, George seemed to have some faith in him. That's gotta mean something.
Wow, this is the best Zappa performance I've ever heard. The band sounds FUCKING amazing. And George Duke's voice was so amazing. I remember him saying he didn't want to sing but Frank told him "just sing this note" and then he add another and other... and then he started singing.
yes!! thank you so much for posting this!! incredible performance by one & all!! yowza!! the amount of work & discipline & intelligence & skill, on an individual level, along with the team effort it takes to pull all that together, man... absolutely mindblowing!! it actually makes me proud to be to be a human. & all that is to say, bravo team!! rest in peace, maestro duke & frank.....
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Thought I'd give it a quick look. Stayed until the end. Such great musicians. Did Frank proud.
Rip to both. 😪
God Bless Frank and all the mothers!! Absolutely the best musicians ever!!!
George Duke you are sorely missed!!! What a fabulous musician!!!
Such a masterful performance. George managed to make this music his own without losing an ounce of Frank's soul. Missing me some George and Frank.....
Wow just wow, Frank is smiling and I'm speechless for lack of words.Hey! Thanks for the post.
You said exactly what I was thinking. It's Zappa, but it's equally Duke. Pretty amazing to hear it like this. Do you know if any of Duke's Zappa covers/interpretations were ever properly released? It feels weird calling this set a "cover" because to me Duke is equally paramount to some of my favorite Zappa albums as Frank. They're synonymous to me.
ME TOO! Miss You George, And Frank, RIHP! GOD Has A FULL BLOWN Concert Going On!
The Other Brothers of the Mothers... This is a great band & George Duke is a true disciple of the master!!
GOD i miss George and Frank
frank and george were a musical match made in heaven.
God, I miss 'em too!
Me too.
Me three
And guitarist Jeff Lee Johnson
Frank Zappa and George Duke......two extremely talented artists....you guys are truly missed
That is undoubtably the best Uncle Remus version I've never heard in my life. The slow tempo, the voice arrangements upline the song's beautiful melody. Absolutely perfect ! Thx mr Duke and Farewell. Hope you and Frank are playing together wherever you are.
Frank Zappa and George Duke wrote Uncle Remus.
George did a complete studio version (not part of a medley) of Uncle Remus on his album, "The Aura Will Prevail".
This is amazing.. Duke was always amazing...The guy on the strat... beyond words... Love this,I am very glad I stumbled here.
GEORGE DUKE the world is a little sadder without you, loved you with Billy, John, and Alphonso, your music will live forever
Bless you George! You're sadly missed.
George was one of the bests ever to play the keyboards. And his vocals were amazing. Clearly, he applied those same standards to his own band. What a great performance. I miss those musicians. There are great musicians today, but these get my blood rolling.
Wow! What a band this was! Jeff Lee Johnson on guitar........?? ..what a performance! again..wow!
Being a Zappa ultra fan AND a George ultra fan, this video brought some sunshine in my apartment.. RIP Frank, RIP George. You motherfuckers are dearly missed. Cheers from a 39 year old french dummy.
Greetings from sunny Greece. Cheers from a sixty year-old dummy
So much respect due here..!! Fantastic musicianship. Complex phrasing dynamically nailed. So Frank Zappa !! What a legacy !!
Pure love, that's what I get from this. Zappa did a lot to open George Duke up, and used his talents to make him blossom and grow.
All of these musicians could have been slotted right into any Zappa ensemble of the '70s/'80s. I honestly couldn't think of a greater compliment
you are absolutely right
.....as the world slips further into insanity, I can't help but miss these two musical magicians, and all the bliss they blanketed us with so many years ago....... God Bless you Both. I can't imagine life without FZ & GD. The world desperately needs such giants again; rather than the Pop Imposters that control everything we hear today. It's time for a revolutionary musical renaissance.
This band sounds so relaxed and yet so tight - i can't even believe it!
Olaf Mertens that’s because they are! Believe it! The highest level of modern musicians believe it or not.
George loved Zappa.
Some SERIOUS MUSICIANS!!! GREAT SET!!! rip George n Frank
George always makes me smile. He seemed to really enjoy life.
absolutely! just hard to believe that Frank had to push him to sing. So glad you gave in George. your voice is one of life’s treasures RIP George xxx
Listening to this I’ve just realised what a beautiful song Uncle Remus is. I always knew it but this is such a great version.
the Roxy Mothers era was one of Zappas best band line ups ever.Duke Fowler Underwood Preston Napoleon Murphy Brock Chester Thompson etc
I love chester's drumming.
I would agree with that. The material and performances from that era were seldom surpassed, even though there were other great line ups.
Hard to dispute, and having seen that lineup live (also with Jean-Luc Ponty) I whole-heartedly agree. That's Ruth!
The.
Best.
Met Napolean abt 8 years back after a Project Object an Friends show in St. Louis, couldnt have been nicer. Ray White, and Ike Willis were there as well. The latter who went into the bathroom stall next to my date's right after the show, prob by accident. I was kind of mad untill I figured out it was him..free pass he got that night, lol. Hope they are all doing well these days. Incredible night of music with 3 alumni of Zappa U!!!!
The man. The miracle. Known as George Duke.
Its great to see George and other former Zappa players, keeping Franks music alive......
RIP Jef Lee Johnson! What a great player! This is a great version!!
Just like always... George TEARS THIS UP!!!! And the band.... Smokin'.... and the music they pull off... and.... and.... and.... Thank you giant universe for all that Duke and Zappa gave us! RIP both you beautiful men!
Jazz Haze : breaks my heart how fleeting is life... including my own.
She lost it at 7:23 she couldn't hold it. This is fuckin kick ass.
I was almost in tears during the whole medley. Amazing perfomance and band.
So glad this was recorded.
This video gives me chills and fond memories.
This is absolute gold - Duke and his group play Zappa
My man Duke could play it all. Just listen to this version of Zappa's Uncle Remus. We miss you George. You are one of the best ever done it!! RIP.
What a killer band George put together here, they all make that inca roads jam look so easy and George is just loving it! Then the Uncle Remus which was just so perfect in that spot!! Sad that a lot of the audience prob does not know how lucky they are to be witnessing a special medley indeed!
This fuckinng gold. All the musicians are extremely talented
seriously how can you not love George..? supremely superb
Ci mancate entrambi (fisicamente), anche se siete sempre presenti, con la vostra musica 🤗🤗
this video put a HUGE smile on my face! thank you so much for sharing!! Frank’s music is the greatest joy in my life (my daughter excluded) and hearing and seeing George, whose warmth, humanity and humour, made that era of The Mothers so very special. RIP Frank, RIP George xxx
Wow. Two favorite songs of all time, done by the great Zappa alumnus George Duke. Made my day. Sing along!
Surprise, surprise, George's band is awesome.
Wonderful medley! This is like George's tribute to Frank, and a very spot-on, soulful one at that. George and vocalist Shannon Pearson knock Uncle Remus right out of the park - this has become my favorite performance of this brilliant song!
Miss you, George & Frank. Wonderful to hear this great writing performed so beautifully by Mr. Duke & co.
Brings a tear to my eye😅 rip George and Frank a true dynamic duo
Can’t think of enough superlatives to do this justice. “Uncle Remus” is my favorite Zappa tune (co-written by George Duke) from my favorite Zappa album, and this rendition knocks it out of the park. Every member of this group is just superb.
It did my heart good to see this music carrying on beyond our dearly departed FZ...Guacamole Queen indeed. Wish Ruth was up there....
5:53 when the 7/4 part starts, it is mind blowing with what kind of ease George is playing that
He was classically trained but he could play any style. Awesome talent.
An amazing tribute to the greatness of Frank Zappa. RIP George.
When progressive rock & fusion were at the peak in the 1970s Duke was my hero on Piano,nothing changed to this day,they dont build musicians of George's caliber anymore .
Can't think of Zappa without thinking of Duke. This is...just incredible.
Rest in peace Frank and George. You guys are sorely missed.
Uncle Remus. Such a beautiful song.. If it had different lyrics, it would've been a charting hit that we'd still be hearing on the TV, radio, commercials, Muzak systems.. Thank God it wasn't! It's our little secret.
J Winslow
J Winslow
i used to work for Muzak. :P
Indeed! George's gospel-y chords are so beautiful in that song.
J Winslow, you got that fucking right, man!! Cheers from France!
One of the very few versions that actually makes me remind of the Zappa shows!
Uncle Remus gave me chills. Epic performance.
RIP George and Jef Lee. You are greatly missed...
GREAT version of Inca!!
It's awesome to see George recreating this music. He got pulled into that gig kicking and screaming and became a fan like the rest of us almost instantly. And his supporting musicians are incredible. Great stuff!
En tant que fan de Zappa, je ne peux qu'apprécier les interprétations réussies, et celle ci en est une. Merci Georges Duke pour votre fidélité !!
I could never find a Black woman who liked Zappa. Shannon seems right at home with this music. Excellent performance.
A great show, and GD personified the greatest band in the World playing these pieces. Frank wanted George and thank "whatever" God for that .Only more moving than it's totality is that guitar solo. How beautifully interpreted.
What a superb band George had there. I’m sure Frank would approve.
'And before they get up we'll be gone (knockin the jockeys off of the lawn)'. Sublime work by George and the band......They just don't make them like that anymore !!
RIP the Duke! When he kicked into Uncle Remus is had tears
Brought chills! Of all the amazing bands Frank had, George was in the best one (with Napoleon etc). FZ - best composer, arranger, performer of all time. In Top 3 guitarists of all time! (IMO)
Well said in many of these comments. The sheer joy of playing this music is evident. The contribution of so many Top Top musicians through Frank's bands has created a legacy that is long lasting. Big love to all Zappa fans. ❤
The drummer, Ronald Bruner, is amazing! His hi-hat work and his cymbols/bell work, especially.
Definitely one of the best Zappa players ever and included in this is one of the best versions of Inca Roads you will ever hear. RIP beautiful man.
Amen!!!
Inca Roads are some big shoes to fill. Briliantly done!
Shannon Pearson.......
Beautiful lady with a beautiful voice
That is how its fekkin' done ! Oh George Duke. How we miss you.
RIP George ,PS I've still got your autograph all these yrs later .
glad i got the chance to see them live. my daughters are being brought up in this tradition of greatness. so inspiring.
I knew FZ and George saw many shows on the east coast. I miss them both 😢
Best Zappa related thing I have seen in a long time.
absolutely true
Dear whoever, this was great. Beautiful performances all round. much love!
Anazing performances thank you bravo💯💯💯👍👍❤❤❤❤👏👏👏
Drummer has his groove on and sounds amazing and some really nice intricate hi-hat work going on at times but his playing sounds silky smooth. I love what he plays in the solo. How he gets that busy without sounding like he is overplaying is seriously impressive. That Tama kit sounds great too.
That's Thundercat's brother, yo! He's a beast.
One Music Master Honoring Another Music Master! R.I.P. Frank &. George. 1love
Sensational. After all these years, this stuff remains on top of everything else. Zappa forever!
Thanks for uploading, RIP GEORG AND FRANK, GREAT BAND perfect
RIP George and Frank.. I love how the fact that George wrote Uncle Remus isn't widely known among Zappa fans. :)
True fans know. We also know about Dawilli Gonga.
@@Scoharr
And Stucco Holmes...Zappa's alias on G Duke recordings.
Frank Zappa with George Duke in his Band .......was a good Music, Thank you.........Greetings vom Germany
Remarkable, fantastic stuff, George your a hero, miles, Frank, a master in your own right. I thank you for your sharing your genius!
Oh wow. Just saw this! Love it! Inca Roads was my first taste.
Great... Cant stop listening to that.. still trying to catch a clue.. what an amazing thing to behold.
Duke and Johnson augmented R.I.P. You think Frank was right there to greet them I do..
and ill be crying now...... :( broken hearts are for assholes though.. :(::::::::::::::::::::::::
this whole performance incredible really.....Shannon's vocals are amazing she adds so much to it all. Loved it
Fantastic! I had the luck to see Zappa live in Cologne, Germany.
Yes Frank and George love it Miss Them to
Incredible performance, miss him so.
Uncle reamus has always been one of my favorite songs of all time
Not to say anything about Cosmic Debris, or Inca roads, both of which I love...but my god, Uncle Remus...what a beautiful melody, what a lovely chord progression behind it. This might as well have been written by Beatles or Chicago...Frank was something, so adept at both complex suites (Inca Roads, King Kong, Dupree's paradise, Black Page, Father O'Blivion, etc) and more straight ahead songs (Uncle Remus, Watermelon in Easter hay, Black napkins, Torture never stops)..What a genius.
Greatest vocalists on TH-cam right here- and the rest of the band!!! Holy! Holy! Holy Vocals!!!
As a Zappa fan I give my full approval of this fantastic performance....
MR DUKE,,,,THE NICEST GUY IN MUSIC HISTORY
totally overmindblowing, speechless, fantastic
Methinkz Frank would have a tear in his eye if he could look forward and see this right around when Apostrophe first came out. These cats, and the pretty kitten, are Beasts. Love ya OG Duke! 😎
this gig definitely put a smile on my face..... music is the best...
Inca Roads - very faithfull to original album version. Nice one, George.
LOL , yeah , except for the God awful guitar solo!
@@undergroundjohnny oh god yes that solo shows how great Zappa was as a guitarist, this dude can't improvise properly to this song
Devil's Advocate here....
Zappa makes just about anyone sound like crap. This guy wasn't that bad at all. Tried to take it somewhere else, but didn't work out.
Besides, George seemed to have some faith in him. That's gotta mean something.
I miss them too, so much, so much...
Goodness, this is incredible. These guys can play. The love and respect Frank's alums show him is a beautiful thing to witness. Music is the best.
Wow, this is the best Zappa performance I've ever heard. The band sounds FUCKING amazing.
And George Duke's voice was so amazing. I remember him saying he didn't want to sing but Frank told him "just sing this note" and then he add another and other... and then he started singing.
Little by little . . . .
yes!! thank you so much for posting this!! incredible performance by one & all!! yowza!!
the amount of work & discipline & intelligence & skill, on an individual level, along with the team effort it takes to pull all that together, man... absolutely mindblowing!! it actually makes me proud to be to be a human.
& all that is to say, bravo team!!
rest in peace, maestro duke & frank.....