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.
Kool Jazz Festival 1978
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Gladys Knight & the Pips / George Duke / TheDuke Ellington Orchestra May 27, 1978 Chicago, Illinois, United States Uploaded by Louise Halsey
Teddy Pendergrass / LTD / george duke / Duke Ellington Orchestra Jul 22, 1978 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
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