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George Duke

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Born
12 January 1946
Born In
San Rafael, Marin County, California, United States
Died
5 August 2013 (aged 67)
George Duke (b. 12 Jan 1946 in San Rafael, CA, USA - d. 5 Aug 2013 in Los Angeles, CA), was a pianist and synthesizer pioneer, who also majored in the trombone. Early influences: Les McCann and cousin Charles Burrell. First gig was with the house band at the Half Note club and with vocal band Third Wave in 1968, from there he backed such musicians as Dizzy Gillespie, Kenny Dorham and Don Ellis, playing session musician on Jean-Luc Pontys Pacific Jazz Albums.1970 was a milestone for Duke playing on The Mothers of Invention album 200 Motels. He then went on to join The Cannonball Adde… read more
George Duke (b. 12 Jan 1946 in San Rafael, CA, USA - d. 5 Aug 2013 in Los Angeles, CA), was a pianist and synthesizer pioneer, who also majored in the trombone. Early influences: Les McCann and cousin Charles Burrell. First gig was with the house band at the Half Note club and with vocal band… read more
George Duke (b. 12 Jan 1946 in San Rafael, CA, USA - d. 5 Aug 2013 in Los Angeles, CA), was a pianist and synthesizer pioneer, who also majored in the trombone. Early influences: Les McCann and cousin Charles Burrell. First gig was with the house band at the Half Note club and with vocal band Third Wave in 1968, from there he backed such musicians as Dizzy Gilles… read more

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1 Play track The Essential George Duke Reach Out
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2 Play track Disco 100 I Love You More
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3 Play track Disco 100 Shine On
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4 Play track After Hours It's On
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5 Play track The Essential George Duke Brazilian Love Affair
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6 Play track The Essential George Duke Say That You Will
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7 Welcome To The Black Forest Au Right
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8 Play track DREAM ON Someday
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9 Play track Guardian Of The Light Born to Love You
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10 Play track Faces In Reflection Capricorn
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Albums

  1. 53,908 listeners

    1 Jan 2004 · 33 tracks

    The Essential George Duke
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  2. 42,722 listeners

    1979 · 10 tracks

    A Brazilian Love Affair
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  3. 32,070 listeners

    1 Jan 1979 · 9 tracks

    Master of the Game
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  4. 31,209 listeners

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