CHAKA KHAN - A NIGHT IN TUNISIA - LIVE

[yewtube4me]

This is one of the most difficult jazz vocals to sing or play. Magnificent job by all and especially by Chaka. Killer.

[edominant7add9]

in the intro trumpet is out of tune

[typeriod]

Chaka be killin that 2 step dance. 2:41-2:50

[deepgeek]

This is an Ode to Jazz.

[dagarrat]

Notice the precision of the Brecker Brothers' solos: Michael's tenor sax solo begins around 2:00 and Randy's trumpet solo begin around 5:00 - and they're both about 2 minutes long.

Quintessential funk! Everybody's killin' it in THIS band!

[ALIHOLLYWOOD]

Chaka Khan The Truth!! Love Her!!!

[insaneguitarfreak]

3:17 - 3:22 best 5 seconds ever.

[insaneguitarfreak]

@insaneguitarfreak classy, tasty, ass-kicky

[flickfi]

million thanks for this - Chaka and Breckers, doesn't get any better.

[gjbsaxman94]

brecker beaastin as always :)

[DEADNIGHTWARRIOR93]

@SpectraJazz oh ok cool thanks, wait is the trumpet randy brecker??

[11rolex13]

I actually play the tenor sax at my high school, i came on here because we watched this in my jazz class.

[DEADNIGHTWARRIOR93]

damn that tenor sax player is beast, does anyone know who he is?

[SpectraJazz]

@DEADNIGHTWARRIOR93 Michael Brecker

[mattvj5]

@DEADNIGHTWARRIOR93 Michael Brecker, RIP.  His brother is on trumpet Randy. Both are killer players.

[RTL9000]

God truely gave her a gift!! I pray she uses it to glorify his name some day.. and give it all back to Jesus she is beautuful and talented.

[idris1muslim]

True DIVA - PERIOD

Some peeps say - Lady Ha Ha (Ga Ga)

[rayjazz19]

Like this if one of the first things you noticed was the lack of a bra...

[Saibot00]

@rayjazz19 lol...I noticed it at 0:52 when she started to bounce around

[TheSupersaxman94]

The melody doesn't linger on for 10 people.

[broomyUK]

Chaka in the best form of her life here. The voice...wow.

[pigsinvirtualspace]

just got the line-up for this INCREDIBLE band: michael brecker - ts; randy brecker - tp; steve ferrone - dr; henry gibson - perc; anthony jackson - b; hamish stuart - g; david williams - g; lee maiden - bkgr vocals; mark stevens - bkgr vocals.

but no way to find out the names of the 2 synth-players, anybody?? need to know who is that moog-player!!!

[Sabbatmanpuntoit]

@brainchildroy Randy Brecker is on the trumpet and his brother Michael on Sax ... :D look at "some skunk of funk" by Brecker Brothers ;)

[brainchildroy]

Who is on Sax? He is so good.....

[eddymasao1]

It's right jazz for me even you call it funk. REAL GOOOOOOOOD!!!!

Soul and funky jazzy stuff. Love it.

[thenamesfrancisco]

damn thats some heavy ass FUNK

[zibby78]

This song and Chaka are so fly.

[63jukebox]

I would sing this song with my hairbrush microphone!!! You couldn't tell me I wasn't bad:) thanks for the post!!!

[63jukebox]

I would sing this song with my hairbrush microphone!!! You couldn't tell me I wasn't bad:) thanks for the post!!!

[lesatz4]

Es fantástico este tema y la grabación es muy buena!

[704whatever]

i love Chakas voice it makes the hair on my arms stand up!

[mojrab]

I looooove you Tunisiaaaaaaaaaa

[silkscreen07]

Is that Steve Ferrone (Average White Band) on drums ?? VERY FUNKY!!

[mrmarvina2]

her voice is remarkable!!! love this music with some good wine good friends etc>>>no one else like her!

[ionahoopii]

Sax solo by the late, great Michael Brecker (RIP). Chaka is the greatest!

[ionahoopii]

Just sensational. i saw her around this time and she was insanely good.  My favorite female singer.

[dancingmckay]

i get chills!

[tiffanypuppy]

WOW!



[ChefLaDale]

THIS IS THE SH.....DAM

[thepangmonster]

Chaka Khan is such a boss hahaha

[MISSION315]

OH,MAN THIS IS JUST BRILLIANT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[N2itv2]

Sax guy was better than trombone guy!

[discomadness]

as far as im concerned, chaka looks fine- bra or no bra. this is a definite cut with the synth part at 5:00- oh my goodness. i still wanna marry chaka. thanks for posting.

[chicagosaxsam]

Phenominal rendition with chaka and the great late Michael Brecker and his brother randy,, WoW WoW,,, Amazing

[AURORAMANZANARO]

ADORO ESTA VERSIÓN!! :) No puedo parar de escucharla!!

[al5993]

4:49-5:00....HOLY SHIT

[bandypaul]

btw,i had this tune on cassette tape....Lastly,are the brecker bros in the hall of fame?

[bandypaul]

sooo raw...pure music from the soul....no computers etc..just pure talent coming out..

[brandooo87]

Get it girl!!!

[Dragspelarn23]

Is it The Brecker Brothers on brass?!

[theolimadrummer]

@Dragspelarn23 Yeah! The Brecker "GOD" Bros. Amazin sax solo!

[richardaixanatanya]

Michael Brecker was a fantastic saxophone player and we have hear one more chance to appreciate his talent.

Thanks for posting.

[Hanzi63]

Live is LIfe !!!!!

[MoveOnDotOrgg]

Chaka needs a better bra (just sayin' :)

[Funkredible]

@MoveOnDotOrgg lol...just concentrate on the music..

[kujichagulia1]

@MoveOnDotOrgg

C'MON, NOW! SHE DOESN'T NEED A BRA AT ALL.  LET THE CHILE BE FREE OF THAT CONTRAPTION WHEN SHE'S TRYIN TO SING, FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE! I'M JUST SAYIN' (SMILEZ)!

[Maarji]

@MoveOnDotOrgg I don't think she's wearing one at all! And that's SEXY! That's Chaka, she's a sexy woman, even now that's she's gained quite a few pounds...

[goodymfla]

Wow! Like this!

[FCntertainr]

I was waitin for Randy to play some trumpet! Why was he clappin on ONE anyway LOL. MIKE WAS KILLIN IT and Like McCoy Tyner said he is a Giant on the Selmer mark VI. Hamish Stuart in the backround? AWB frontman and bass. he sang woth Chaka on her first solo effort. This a great example of how fresh bebop will always be and a nice re doing of a classic- FC

[sda1225]

CHAKA REIGNS SUPREME

[aaronamccoy]

i love how they use the original bird break in the original played on keyboard whoever transcribed that was a monster

[Fantasmo81]

funky!!

[dagood2000]

right now would be a VERY bad time for a night in tunisia

[jazzanova68]

is that michael brecker?!? nice

[clever072004]

@jazzanova68

Yes Michael & his brother Randy....!

[hamcock3]

サイコーにしびれるぜ！

[Chasson0318]

I was there!

[DJPAULETTEREAL]

@Chasson0318 so jealous! what a great souvenir.

[SpectraJazz]

@DJPAULETTEREAL Yeah, that night was unruly! Bonnie (Chaka's Sister) was there as well. I believe that's Mark (her brother) singing background.

[pfunkmusic]

I love this energy

[gdrums61]

CHAKA!!! Amazing!!!!

[yowill76]

I like that synthesizer. Reminds me of Stevie Wonder. 

[seasondrummer]

OMG sax solo michael brecker ..R.I.P

[enflujo]

Take a deep breath then exhale. This is phenomenal!!

[freein2339]

As an old jazz musician used to say...."That's some bad shit".....

[clever07]

@freein2339

Man that's some really "Bad Shit".....

[muaythai1982]

Thats Funky!!!

[MamaTrina]

@bigsexylova Roflmbo!

[tregordon1]

This is some RAW talent here. She looks so young too. This is one of my fav Chaka Khan songs LOVE her! X

Tre

"in the 40'ssssss a night in tunisssiiiaa" ^^

[santioga]

the Brecker brothers!!!

[sonicesocool]

Holt up. There is even go-go in the beat. Genius in its entirety.

[AlphaTheta7777]

This is a favorite song I like. My parents loved listening to and playing all types of Jazz,so I would hear Jazz a lot at home,along with other types of music!

[CarlSchwamberger]

Whats not to like about this. Even the worst parts are so over the top.  The final run from around 6:55 is the definition of In the Groove.

[mrantonioedwards]

This gave me my life! Antonio

[pellejudas]

Michael Brecker R.I.P and Chaka Khan, use a bra!

[MamaTrina]

@pellejudas Chaka NEVER wore a bra. LOL

This was my SONG as a kid in middle school.

[belizefan]

the break at 4:48 is insane

[sosouthlondon]

chaka khan....untouchable voice

[chanlately]

@sosouthlondon

she played in toronto aug 2010-she hasnt missed a

beat.original baddass

[extremist79]

Awesome sound but check this out: 4:22

Is that sung correct?

Tell me what You hear...thx

[sbrownie]

@extremist79

i hear something that sounds VERY 'RIGHT'...it's on the recording as well...and it is, to me, one of the highlights as far as chords...x

[CarlSchwamberger]

@extremist79 Awesome sound but check this out: 4:22. Is that sung correct? Tell me what You hear...thx

I see & hear her taking the cue too soon, catching herself, and dropping back out so the backup line can finish their part. She hits a couple notes then stops with a frowny face

[T1000Mr]

I listen to this once a day...can't get enough of this band and Chaka's Voice singing over it!!!

[jeaniebthe1]

Crikey this has so much energy it could power the national grid - check the control at 4:45 it takes mega technique to bring it back in so tight - what a band!!!! <3

[russellbvi]

Classic Chaka as only she does it !

[Sextietta]

OH MY GODS.

Bought this on vinyl a long time ago in the 80's and it is even better today. The brothers and Chaka together + the rest of these top notch musicians incredible. Thx for posting.

[LincolnLLoyd]

I just got owned by a saxaphone.

[arcanewizard3899]

Brecker!!

[mamamaat]

I need to hear Chaka sing all the time. I need to hear that song that starts: "Sweet Song Saying Take Me Back..... I Wanna Go"! Someone who has it, please post that one. Much Love to Chaka and Much Love to her Beautiful Fans! How can we not love this Sister of Love & Perfection? Love to All!

[HammondB200]

3:23 that was THE lick, right there

[insaneguitarfreak]

@HammondB200 yes, now I have that lick in my head all day O_o

[kimykali]

this is a great live jam! the album version is pretty great to (for those of you that remember vinyl) I got this when it first came out, still blows me away...No One Like Ms. Chaka Khan!

[EyMeng]

i like it cause its still analog

[gkip]

who is layin this down these days? gone forever?

[Crazydrummer1973]

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[beeshor1]

I'm usually a guy who frowns upon electric instruments being used in jazz fashion except for rhythm guitar. But this was the best version of this tune ever done and certainly the best on YouTube. I've been watching this clip for years and I still can't get enough of it. It just brings an irresistible smile to your face.

[Brian4hand]

@beeshor1 why are you against electric instruments in jazz?

[beeshor1]

@Brian4hand I'm an acoustic instrument fan. I love straight-ahead jazz. When the cats start bringing the electric instruments into it, they tend to stray from the swingin' rhythm section that we all associate with classic jazz and then the fusion stuff becomes more prominent. I don't dig fusion.

[Brian4hand]

@beeshor1 There is truth to that, but a lot of times it just wouldn't sound 'right' on some instruments playing the classic feel. I like Johnny Griffin and Casey Benjamin, so its possible to find a middle ground...I would say give fusion another chance

[mjjcng8958]

@beeshor1 miles did fusion. i mean i agree with your assesment though because i prefer jazz straight to the head nothing added

[feddo62]

@beeshor1 likewise with me, i wouldnt say the best because of the duzzy orginial, it doesnt compare, not because its better, but just because its so different. night in tunisia is one of those songs that done by the right people, no matter how it sounds, its awsome :)

[beeshor1]

@feddo62 Well, you certainly have a good point. When I use words like "best", it implies that other versions are not as good. I definitely enjoy Dizzy's version and just about every version done by Art Blakey and the Messengers. So my choice of the word "best" wasn't really the best way to describe it. LOL. And you're right..... "Tunisia" is such a great song that when it's done right it sounds terrific no matter who is playing it. Great reply you gave.

[Nuditeaf]

@beeshor1 frowns upon?! You fuckin luddite!!! AHAHAHA

[beeshor1]

@Nuditeaf Yeah....sue me for be a fan of traditional, straight-ahead jazz.

[ChefLaDale]

@beeshor1 IT DOSE

[bogusdogus]

@beeshor1 what an odd thing to say. That's what makes it jazz fusion. The cross influences of jazz with rock, funk and other styles. This means that other electric instruments in the arrangement are an absolute given. Without them you dont have REAL jazz fusion.

[beeshor1]

@bogusdogus I think you misread my comment. I meant that I'm usually against electric instruments being used in a jazz FASHION. I know it becomes what they call "fusion" when they incorporate all of the electrical instruments along with rock, funk and other elements. I don't like fusion. I'm a lover of straight-ahead jazz and acoustic instruments. But I can find pleasure in the occasional "fusion" type song. That is the case here.

[keithswordsman]

That groove is just plain PHATT! Jazz meets Funk! Sensory overload. Whew!!

[mslightskin68]

WOW! NUF said.

[Victorsbrer]

This song is so shit-hot its unbelievable! the groove is ridiculous!!!!

[armagedontoulon]

Chaka is the greatest singer ever n MB solo...too hot too hot pure joy...

[armagedontoulon]

Chaka is the hottest singer ever n MB solo...too hot too hot pure joy...

[wazzup4u]

Chaka steps out into Jazz ... her rendition a tribute to Chano & Dizzy but adding a great vocal instrument, score & rendition

[richardaixanatanya]

The greatest on the saxophone !!!!!

Mister Mickael Brecker and his brother on trumpet !!!! What a band Man....And what a singer,she is fantastic.Thanks for posting. ..

[cmish]

BRAVO! Chaka you are great! You're voice inspires me when I make music for other singers.

[lambsev]

she could have had a career like Simone or Washington...

[jeaniebthe1]

That is a new version to me WOW fab arrangement and gonna nick those words - what a band :D

[jd7779311]

Damn Chaka!! The band sound good, you and your SISTAS ARE REALLY LOOKING GOOD!!!

[h2osaviour]

Great!!! thanks for posting

[kymrence]

The Roxy in L.A. OR NYC?

[wgtbass]

Saw this tour..Chestnut Caberet in Philly ....I took a dozen roses to Chaka....one of the great musical experiences of my life! Hamish, and Ferrone from AWB, the Breckers, but Anthony Jackson on bass STOLE THE SHOW! One of the baaaddest muthers ever on bass!

[cleotube]

@wgtbass Yiu got that right, about Anthony

[armagedontoulon]

Amazing Chaka n band w the Breaker Brothers...

[grantgre]

This band and artistis are super! for you jazz guys check out the Brecker Brothers and the keyboard player. The horns had mikes! But check out the Diva Chaka.

[jacolon61]

NIce....

[doctormotte]

what a brilliant version! high quality music! musicians from outa space! never switch on the german radio with shit music! thank u so much for this music video! dr. motte

[JazzLegacy]

victor jones on drums?

[chs75]

@JazzLegacy no it's Steve Ferrone

[trho1]

What a group of true musicians with one of the best singers this world has ever known!

[bootryfly]

At 4:57 you can totally see her nipples. her jugs are just swingin

[TheJazzStreet]

@bootryfly jajajajaja! youre right!

[insaneguitarfreak]

@bootryfly

LOOLL fucking LOL

[claritycentral]

I like what happens to the faces of people that play an instrument. Dizzy's cheeks blow up into a balloon and the chin to the sax player in this video, turns into a road map lol.

[trho1]

That was off the hook!

[soufferman]

she sounds like ella when she scats lol

[finalsojourn]

@soufferman I was thinking that very same thing when watching her and I hadn't seen your post yet. LOL!!

[treygroove65]

Esto es al re - palo ?

[imhappywithmyself]

I Love This

[speakwhnspkn2]

Wonderful trumpet and sax solos by Michael and Randy Brecker. Excellent performance! Bravo!

[CJ81]

Brecker's smokin!

[fedalxis]

killers!!!!!!!!!! and Chaka is beautiful!)

[thanugg]

keyboard player in the white is too fonky!!!!he killin it!!!!

[paint4face]

SHE KILLED IT, OMG!!!!!!

[TyjaluvsChaka]

She str8 nailed it!

[ria4802]

this was dizzy galepsy

[Bethmont01]

I just can't listen to this enough...

[drpmp]

The music is overpowering, in an empowering sort of way!

And the lyrics give credit to Dizzy and Frank for making the first cuts in the path for other musicians to celebrate this very unique "jazz" melody.

[muzzajg]

Fuck me n I'lsay it again ......

[simwill99]

Wow, what a treat!

Thank you for posting this.

[2mitches]

Saxylarry26 is correct. This is some awesome footage of Chaka along with the Brecker Bros. and other greats. I'm a Brecker fan and never seen this under his tag. Thanks for the post! Very inspiring!!

[saxylarry26]

If you put Michael Brecker in the tags you will get tons of hits for this.

[kasponya]

@saxylarry26 - I agree.... this is a all-star lineup. If you want more hits tag as many of the famous musicians you can. Here are a few I recognize without further research: drummer Steve Ferrone (Average White Band, Duran Duran, Clapton, Tom Petty), guitarist/vocalist Hamish Stuart (AWB, Paul McCartney) and the legendary bassist Anthony Jackson who besides working with all the greats also wrote and played the signature riff for the O'Jays "For The Love Of Money".

[CheckMate657879]

Saxo solo - off the Richter!

[CheckMate657879]

Man! Everybody on the date is groovin'.

[ICANDIGUOUT]

luv the funk

[ICANDIGUOUT]

sang chaka

[pegsterdtown]

OMG this is the bomb!! I LOVE the Brecker brothers and Chaka makes it work too!!!!

[muzzajg]

Imagin playin guitar like that sax player !!!!

[4687878]

Chaka is the baddest from 70's on up !!!!!