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George Duke

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Links: www.georgeduke.com

Style: Funk, Jazz
Origin: USA
Touring party: 5 (4 on stage)
Territory: Exclusive for Europe except France, in coop with ICM
Availability: Fall 2010

George Duke appeared on a number of Zappa's albums in the early and mid-1970s. He collaborated with a long list of famous artists including Jean-Luc Ponty, Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham, Cannonball Adderley, his cousin Dianne Reeves, Deniece Williams, Jeffrey Osborne, George Clinton, Anita Baker, Regina Belle, Rachelle Ferrell, Mike Mainieri's fusion group Steps Ahead and he also served as a producer and composer for two instrumental tracks on Miles Davis albums: "Backyard Ritual" (from Tutu, 1986) and "Cobra" (from Amandla, 1989). He worked with a number of notable Brazilian musicians, including singer Milton Nascimento, percussionist Airto Moreira and singer Flora Purim. Sheila E appeared on Duke's late-1970s solo albums Don't Let Go and Master of the Game.
Lately he´s been producing for various R´n´B singers like Jill Scott, his last album came out on Heads Up – Dukey Treats (2008).

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