George Duke

George Duke (born January 12, 1946 in San Rafael, California) is a multi-faceted American musician, known as a keyboard pioneer, composer, singer and producer in both jazz and popular mainstream musical genres. He has worked with numerous acclaimed artists as arranger, music director, writer and co-writer, record producer and professor of music. He first made a name for himself with the album The Jean-Luc Ponty Experience with the George Duke Trio. He is known primarily for thirty-odd solo albums as well as for his collaborations with other musicians, particularly Frank Zappa. See for more.

Marcus Miller, George Duke, David Sanborn Run for cover

Born To Love You

George Duke “Brazilian Love Affair” ft. Dira Sugandhi Live at Java Jazz Festival 2011

George Duke Trio “Rush Hour/Road Rage” Live at Java Jazz Festival 2010

George Duke – Reach Out

Billy Cobham / George Duke: “Stratus” live

The Billy Cobham & George Duke Band – Hip Pockets (1976)

Billy Cobham & George Duke Band – Sweet Wine (1976)

George Duke / Billy Cobham Band – Juicy (live, 1976)

on the V-Piano (part 1)

Reach Out

It’s On – George Duke, Lee Ritenour, Marcus Miller & Vinnie Colaiuta

Love Can Be So Cold

FT. Kirk Whalum – Because You Loved Me

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