T.P. O.K. Jazz 1980 Abidjan 1 Youyou (Ndombe Opetum) T.P. O.K. Jazz 1980 Abidjan 1 Youyou (Ndombe Opetum)
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T.P. O.K. Jazz 1980 Abidjan 2 Locataire (Franco) T.P. O.K. Jazz 1980 Abidjan 2 Locataire (Franco)
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Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz - Kadima (Lutumba Simaro) 1978 Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz - Kadima (Lutumba Simaro) 1978
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Hilarious, this shows the true artistry of Mr. Mpoyi, because he almost needs an Houdini act to be able to keep singing.

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Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz - Falaswa (Franco) 1975 Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz - Falaswa (Franco) 1975
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If petit Francois were alive today, he would be getting offers to help find a solution to his problem on a daily basis through spam. Recorded live in Franco's nightclub 1-2-3. Compare: http://nl.youtube.co m/watch?v=PCT8T9Yv5g E . Falaswa is the correct title, though.

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Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz - Tikaka Kosenga (Franco) 1982 Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz - Tikaka Kosenga (Franco) 1982
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Another rare combination of voices in this: Aimé Kiwakana, Wuta Mayi and Lola Chécain. With Gégé Mangaya - rhythm guitar, Gerry Dialungana - solo guitar, Ntoya - drums, Dessoin - percussion.

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T.P. O.K. Jazz 1980 Abidjan 6 Course au Pouvoir (Franco) T.P. O.K. Jazz 1980 Abidjan 6 Course au Pouvoir (Franco)
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Note that on this, a tune from 1966, Franco plays a Fender guitar, while on all other tunes from this gig he plays a Gibson Les Paul.

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Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz - Mélé (Lola Chécain) 1974 Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz - Mélé (Lola Chécain) 1974
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When Sam takes the solo, Lola is joined in the chorus by Boyibanda. Anybody who's got a cleaner version of this for me, I'll be eternally grateful to.
Extra percussion during Franco's solo: Lola.

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Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz - Bondoki (Mayaula Mayoni) 1975 Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz - Bondoki (Mayaula Mayoni) 1975
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Vocals by Youlou, Josky and Wuta. Taken from a single, first and second parts sliced together, lots of ticks removed... a day's work. Pic of Mayaula nicked from http://likembe.blogs pot.com/2007/12/thos e-were-days.html

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T.P. O.K. Jazz 1980 Abidjan 3  Liyanzi Ekoti Ngai Na Motema pt1 (Dalienst) T.P. O.K. Jazz 1980 Abidjan 3 Liyanzi Ekoti Ngai Na Motema pt1 (Dalienst)
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Franco & TPOK Jazz - Zando Ya Tipo-Tipo (Boyibanda) 1974 Franco & TPOK Jazz - Zando Ya Tipo-Tipo (Boyibanda) 1974
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Sung by Michèl Boyibanda and Josky Kiambukuta. You'll get it as you watch the pics. Hopefully.

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Franco & TPOK Jazz - Boma Ngai (Madilu) pt.1 Franco & TPOK Jazz - Boma Ngai (Madilu) pt.1
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Boma Ngai, Ngai Na Boma Yo To Bomana is the full title. Recorded April 17th, 1987, Salle d'Harlequin, Bruxelles. Pics actually taken during this very tune.

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T.P. O.K. Jazz 1980 Abidjan 4 Ebale Ya Zaire (Lutumba Simaro) T.P. O.K. Jazz 1980 Abidjan 4 Ebale Ya Zaire (Lutumba Simaro)
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Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz - Médecin de Nuit (Josky) pt. 1 Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz - Médecin de Nuit (Josky) pt. 1
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This song was never recorded by Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz but by Josky Kiambukuta and Ntesa Dalienst in 1986 in Brussels while the orchestre was in Zaire. So, this is a rare treat. The photos are from the same 6 hours and 50 minutes gig, (April 17, 1987, Salle d'Harlequin, Bruxelles), but not from the same song. We hear Josky, Malage de Lugendo, Djo Mpoyi and Ndombe Opetum.

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Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz - Momi (Mayaula Mayoni) 1978 Franco & le T.P. O.K. Jazz - Momi (Mayaula Mayoni) 1978
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Composer Mayaula Mayoni, who was never a member of Franco's Tout Puissant Orchestre Kinois de Jazz, plays rhythm guitar (seen at "3'22). Franco plays a Gibson Les Paul, no effects, just fingers and capo. Sung by (fltr): Djo Mpoyi, Lukoki Diatho, Wuta Mayi and Josky Kiambukuta.

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T.P. O.K. Jazz 1980 Abidjan 8 Bolingo Ya Moitie-Moitie (Lukoki Diatho) T.P. O.K. Jazz 1980 Abidjan 8 Bolingo Ya Moitie-Moitie (Lukoki Diatho)
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