George Duke Songography

Coming to the close of his tenure with Epic records, Duke's great work seemed to be overshadowed by bunk. At the same time, he was becoming an in-demand producer with assignments from Jeffrey Osborne, Phillip Bailey, and Deniece Williams filling ...

Digitally remastered by Vic Anesini (Sony Music Studios, New York, New York). By the time of A BRAZILIAN LOVE AFFAIR, keyboardist George Duke had largely left his jazz roots behind, opting to focus on producing R&B and pop albums, and while ...

First the confusion: The date on the back of this set is 2004, but it's only being issued in 2006. This is one of those mysteries of the recording industry. Okay: the music. The Essential George Duke is a double-disc, ...

First the confusion: The date on the back of this set is 2004, but it's only being issued in 2006. This is one of those mysteries of the recording industry. Okay: the music. The Essential George Duke is a double-disc, ...

The career of keyboardist George Duke is likely the envy of most musicians. From creative stints backing artists such as Jean-Luc Ponty and Frank Zappa to solo success with the funky "Dukey Stick," the strutting "Reach For It," and the ...

First the confusion: The date on the back of this set is 2004, but it's only being issued in 2006. This is one of those mysteries of the recording industry. Okay: the music. The Essential George Duke is a double-disc, ...

On his R&B-oriented records of the late '70s, George Duke often shared the lead vocals with such band members as Lynn Davis, Josie James, and Napoleon Brock, but none of them are employed on 1982's Dream On, which finds him ...

First the confusion: The date on the back of this set is 2004, but it's only being issued in 2006. This is one of those mysteries of the recording industry. Okay: the music. The Essential George Duke is a double-disc, ...

First the confusion: The date on the back of this set is 2004, but it's only being issued in 2006. This is one of those mysteries of the recording industry. Okay: the music. The Essential George Duke is a double-disc, ...

The career of keyboardist George Duke is likely the envy of most musicians. From creative stints backing artists such as Jean-Luc Ponty and Frank Zappa to solo success with the funky "Dukey Stick," the strutting "Reach For It," and the ...

Digitally remastered by Vic Anesini (Sony Music Studios, New York, New York). By the time of A BRAZILIAN LOVE AFFAIR, keyboardist George Duke had largely left his jazz roots behind, opting to focus on producing R&B and pop albums, and while ...

Digitally remastered by Vic Anesini (Sony Music Studios, New York, New York). By the time of A BRAZILIAN LOVE AFFAIR, keyboardist George Duke had largely left his jazz roots behind, opting to focus on producing R&B and pop albums, and while ...

On his R&B-oriented records of the late '70s, George Duke often shared the lead vocals with such band members as Lynn Davis, Josie James, and Napoleon Brock, but none of them are employed on 1982's Dream On, which finds him ...

George Duke has always been a musician who refused to limit himself to one style. Prior to I LOVE THE BLUES, which came out in 1975, Duke excelled in contexts both acoustic and electric, in straight-ahead jazz, arty rock (with ...

Recording information: Bolic Sound Studios, Los Angeles, CA (04/1971-01/1976); Los Angeles, CA (04/1971-01/1976); Paramount Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA (04/1971-01/1976); Wally Heider Recording, San Francisco, CA (04/1971-01/1976). Photographers: Anneliese Heuer; Bruce Talamon. Personnel: George Duke (vocals, trombone, piano, electric piano, keyboards, bass ...

Digitally remastered by Vic Anesini (Sony Music Studios, New York, New York). By the time of A BRAZILIAN LOVE AFFAIR, keyboardist George Duke had largely left his jazz roots behind, opting to focus on producing R&B and pop albums, and while ...

First the confusion: The date on the back of this set is 2004, but it's only being issued in 2006. This is one of those mysteries of the recording industry. Okay: the music. The Essential George Duke is a double-disc, ...

AFTER HOURS was nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. Though he came into the public eye as a key participant in the challenging works of Frank Zappa, Duke's star rose in the '70s as a solo fusion ...

Digitally remastered by Vic Anesini (Sony Music Studios, New York, New York). By the time of A BRAZILIAN LOVE AFFAIR, keyboardist George Duke had largely left his jazz roots behind, opting to focus on producing R&B and pop albums, and while ...

Issued in 1996, this 10-track collection presents an ultra-funky set of keyboardist George Duke's late-'70s/early-'80s solo material. Although also renowned for his jazz/pop crossover work, Duke is right at home doling out Parliament-quality grooves, most notably on the ridiculous "Dukey ...

George Duke has always been a musician who refused to limit himself to one style. Prior to I LOVE THE BLUES, which came out in 1975, Duke excelled in contexts both acoustic and electric, in straight-ahead jazz, arty rock (with ...

AFTER HOURS was nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. Though he came into the public eye as a key participant in the challenging works of Frank Zappa, Duke's star rose in the '70s as a solo fusion ...

On his R&B-oriented records of the late '70s, George Duke often shared the lead vocals with such band members as Lynn Davis, Josie James, and Napoleon Brock, but none of them are employed on 1982's Dream On, which finds him ...

Issued in 1996, this 10-track collection presents an ultra-funky set of keyboardist George Duke's late-'70s/early-'80s solo material. Although also renowned for his jazz/pop crossover work, Duke is right at home doling out Parliament-quality grooves, most notably on the ridiculous "Dukey ...

Recording information: Bolic Sound Studios, Los Angeles, CA (04/1971-01/1976); Los Angeles, CA (04/1971-01/1976); Paramount Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA (04/1971-01/1976); Wally Heider Recording, San Francisco, CA (04/1971-01/1976). Photographers: Anneliese Heuer; Bruce Talamon. Personnel: George Duke (vocals, trombone, piano, electric piano, keyboards, bass ...