The Billy Cobham George Duke Band - Do What Cha Wanna Hip Pockets

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Review by Rachel Davenport

Do What Cha Wanna Hip Pockets: A Funky Jazz Masterpiece That Still Grooves Alright, let’s talk about Do What Cha Wanna Hip Pockets by The Billy Cobham George Duke Band. Released in '76 under Atlantic Records, this album is a funky little gem that blends jazz with soul and throws in some serious groove sauce. It's like someone took the smoothness of jazz, dipped it in funk, and sprinkled it with just enough chaos to keep you hooked. First off, kudos to Billy Cobham and George Duke for producing this beast. And hey, George wrote these tracks too—talk about wearing multiple hats! This isn’t just another record; it’s an experience. Two tracks stand out so much they practically slap you across the face (in a good way): “Do What Cha Wanna” and “Hip Pockets.” “Do What Cha Wanna” kicks things off with this swaggering bassline that feels like your living room floor might turn into a dancefloor at any second. The drums are tight, almost conversational, as if Billy Cobham is having a chat with his kit instead of playing it. Then there’s George Duke on keys—he doesn’t just play notes; he makes them sing, shout, and shimmy. You can tell this track was made for people who wanna move but also think while they’re doing it. It’s got layers, man. Layers you don’t notice until the fifth listen, and then BAM—you’re obsessed. Now, “Hip Pockets” flips the vibe entirely. It starts subtle, almost shy, before exploding into this wild mix of syncopated rhythms and electric piano vibes. There’s something mischievous about how the melody sneaks up on you—it’s playful yet sophisticated, like a cat walking through a fancy party. Every time I hear it, I imagine George Duke smirking behind the keyboard, like, "Yeah, I did that." Honestly, this track sticks because it doesn’t try too hard. It lets the music breathe, wander, and find its own path. What’s wild is how fresh this album still sounds today. Sure, it came out in the '70s, but it could’ve dropped last week and nobody would bat an eye. Maybe that’s the magic of jazz-funk—it ages better than fine wine or... I dunno, bell-bottom jeans? But here’s the kicker: listening to Do What Cha Wanna Hip Pockets feels less like hearing music and more like overhearing a conversation between two genius friends vibing together. It’s raw, unfiltered creativity bottled up in vinyl form. And honestly? If aliens ever invade Earth, we should blast this album into space as proof that humans know how to have fun. Just saying.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Do What Cha Wanna3:46
Hip Pockets5:07

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Catalog Numbers

45-3370

Labels

Atlantic

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerBilly Cobham, George Duke
Written-ByGeorge Duke

About The Billy Cobham George Duke Band

Name Vars

  • Billy Cobham & George Duke Band
  • George Duke / Billy Cobham Band
  • The Billy Cobham - George Duke Band
  • The Billy Cobham George Duke Band
  • The Billy Cobham-George Duke Band

Members

  • John Scofield
  • George Duke
  • Billy Cobham
  • Alphonso Johnson
  • Sheila Escovedo

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Do What Cha Wanna Hip Pockets* by The Billy Cobham George Duke Band is a hidden gem from 1976. It blends Funk, Soul, and Jazz into a smooth Jazz-Funk style. Billy Cobham and George Duke didn’t just play on it—they produced the whole thing together. And get this, George Duke wrote all the tracks, including the two standout tunes, "Do What Cha Wanna" and "Hip Pockets." Released under Atlantic in the US, it’s a snapshot of their killer musical chemistry.