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Funk & Jazz Legend George Duke Passes Away.... http://wp.me/pldTn-9Yz
Sad news. We have received confirmation via a friend of the site that musician George Duke passed away last night on August 5th. Right now, we cannot confirm how he died. When we have that info, we will pass it on. Duke was a keyboard pioneer, singer, composer, and producer for pop and jazz records and also left his mark on hip-hop. He has over 32+ records and worked with Frank Zappa, Stanley Clarke, Jefferey Osborne, George Clinton, Anita Baker, Sheila E., Rachelle Ferrell, and countless others. He worked with Miles Davis producing and composing "Backyard Ritual" (From "Tutu") and "Cobra" (From "Amandla") back in the 1980's.
Only this site and another are confirming it. Really hoping not true!
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George's wife just passed last year and he had been down about that.
R.I.P. | |
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Oh no. "Lack of home training crosses all boundaries." | |
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No way!!!! | |
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RIP | |
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Oh no. I just bought his latest CD, which features Teena Marie. RIP
[Edited 8/6/13 5:06am] Just Music-No Categories-Enjoy It! | |||
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It has been reported veteran jazz, R&B, funk and fusion keyboard virtuoso George Duke has died aged 67. This news comes after a difficult period for the acclaimed keyboardist and composer whose wife Corine passed away just over a year ago. The Radio Facts website states that Duke died on 5 August but no other details have yet been confirmed as to the cause of his death, which comes while he had just launched his latest album, Dreamweaver, which he’d dedicated to his wife’s memory.
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Oh no I can't believe this... So sad to hear it... I just received a signed copy of his newest album last week!
I really got into George Duke in the 80's through Sheila E's connection with him, wanting to find out what kind of albums she played on when she was still Sheila Escovedo. His 70's Epic albums were masterpieces, "Don't Let Go", "Master Of The Game"and "Brazilian Love Affair" in particular.
But most of his Warner Bros. and -later- independent albums were excellent as well, there were always some excellent funky jams and beautiful ballads on each of his albums. And he did a lot of production work for major artists as well of course.
I got to meet him once at the Montreux jazz festival and he was such a nice and friendly man too. R.I.P... Just like the white winged dove... |
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George had just released one of his most satisfying albums mere weeks ago. I was hoping and praying that this news is very untrue, but I, along with many of his fans, must accept the reality of his passing. I'm sadder than sad. | |
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What a shame, he will be sorely missed! RIP... RIP Prince: thank U 4 a funky Time... |
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This is sad to read but if you believe that Heaven is real then he is at peace with his lovely wife once again. Be at peace kind soul, thank you for sharing your treasure of talents with us. Blessings for your family still here, may they find comfort in their time of mourning . Jeux Sans Frontiers | |
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4 those musicians out there, GD has a nice set of plugins as part of the Native Instuments Komplete 9 package. I call it George Duke in a box.
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WHAT??!!!
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Sad! I was seeing some record dudes posting George Duke stuff, and I just thought it was more general appreciation. Really sorry to hear he is gone. | |
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no, no, no.......  he was so very good... | |
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Oh no! "Funkyslsistah… you ain't funky at all, you just a little ol' prude"!
"It's just my imagination, once again running away with me." | |
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Rest in peace, George...
... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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Jazz icon George Duke dies at 67He pioneered the funk and R&B genres during his career of more than four decades. Jazz legend George Duke died Monday at age 67. (Photo: David Redfern, Redferns) Story Highlights
Jazz musician George Duke died Monday in Los Angeles at age 67. A pioneer in the funk and R&B genres, he had been battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia, according to his label Concord Music Group, which confirmed his death. "The outpouring of love and support that we have received from my father's friends, fans and the entire music community has been overwhelming," said his son, Rashid Duke, in a statement. "Thank you all for your concern, prayers and support." The Grammy Award-winning keyboardist produced and collaborated with artists such as Frank Zappa, Miles Davis, Jill Scott and Michael Jackson during his career of more than four decades. His music was also sampled by Kanye West, Daft Punk and Common. Duke's final album, DreamWeaver, was released July 16 and made its debut at No. 1 on Billboard's contemporary jazz chart. It was his first new music since the death of his wife, Corine, last year. Celebrities took to Twitter to express their condolences:
RIP Mr Duke. | |
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Wow! So sad. I just downloaded a couple of songs off of his latest CD last week. What a great artist he was. As well as being a fine musician in his own right, he worked with so many different people over the years and helped them produce some of the greatest music of their careers. "It's not nice to fuck with K.B.! All you haters will see!" - Kitbradley
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RIP | |
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" I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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Damn. |
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George Duke, jazz keyboardist who collaborated with Frank Zappa, Michael Jackson and Miles Davis, dead at 67Master musician bridged genres of jazz, R&B, funk and Brazilian music; Was sampled by likes of Daft Punk and Kanye West.BY JIM FARBER / NEW YORK DAILY NEWSPUBLISHED: TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2013, 11:11 AMUPDATED: TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2013, 1:18 PMGeorge Duke, the master keyboardist who bridged jazz, R&B, funk, and Brazilian music, died Monday at St John’s Hospital in Los Angeles. He was 67. He was being treated for chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Duke’s passing comes just over a year after the death of his wife, Corine, from cancer last July. The keyboardist dedicated his just-released album, “DreamWeaver,” to her memory. In a career that spanned more than 40 years, Duke worked with stars including Michael Jackson, on 1979’s “Off The Wall,” Miles Davis, producing and composing tracks on several key albums of the ‘80s, and Frank Zappa, with whom he appeared on “Mothers of Invention” albums from 1970 through the early ‘90s. Duke, who was born in San Rafael, Calif., began taking piano lessons at age 4, after seeing Duke Ellington perform. “I don’t remember it too well ... but my mother told me I went crazy,” Duke said on his website. “I ran around saying, ‘Get me a piano, get me a piano!” Duke studied trombone, contrabass and composition at the San Francisco Conservatory, where he graduated in 1967. But his made his name expressing himself on a wide variety of keyboards, from acoustic piano to clavinet to all manner of synthesizers. Taking influence from Miles Davis, he became a key player in the development of jazz-fusion in the late ‘60s, particularly after collaborating with violinist Jean-Luc Ponty. The release of their joint album, “The Jean-Luc Ponty Experience with The George Duke Trio,” cemented his reputation in 1969. Duke veered into the avant-garde through his work with Zappa, which began with 1970’s “Chunga’s Revenge.” He also appeared in the Zappa movie “200 Motels” in 1971 and played on important Mothers’ albums like “Over-Nite Sensation” and “Apostrophe.” The Grammy-winning star made major waves in the rhythm and blues world by collaborating with musicians from George Clinton to Anita Baker Smokey Robinson to Regina Belle. In the ‘70s, he established his deep connection to Brazilian music, recording and performing with Milton Nascimento, Flora Purim, and Airto Moreira. In the hip-hop world, the keyboardist’s songs have been sampled by acts from Daft Punk to Kanye West to Ice Cube. Since 1976, Duke issued more than 40 albums under his own name, some in collaboration with drummer Billy Cobham or bassist Stanley Clarke. A song by Clarke and Duke, “Sweet Baby,” became a Top 20 Billboard Pop hit. Throughout his career, Duke had the ability to make synthetic instruments — like the ARP Odyssey and Prophet 5 — sound soulful. His playing could be sensitive or disruptive, but in any guise, it showed total command. He is survived by two sons, Rashid and John. Funeral services will be private. “The outpouring of love and support that we have received from my father’s friends, fans, and the entire music community has been overwhelming,” said the son in a statement. Upon hearing the news of his passing, jazz flutist Bobi Humphrey posted on her Facebook page, “George Duke! Forty years, my friend! Heaven! A little bit funkier!”
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Was into George Duke long before the "hits".
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