It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of legendary keyboardist, composer, singer and producer George Duke this week, aged just 67.
From the 60s right up until this year, Duke had been one of the foremost pioneers within the jazz and mainstream scenes, releasing over 30 solo albums during his illustrious musical career. George was also famed for collaborations with countless music legends and session musicians including Frank Zappa, Miles Davis and Michael Jackson.
So in honour of all the wonderful music George bought to us, I thought it was only fitting to dedicate this week's Thursday Throwback to three of my favourite Duke tracks.
So sad to have had another legend taken from us at such a young age, but safe to say George Duke's incredible music will endure forever.
RIP George Duke. January 12, 1946 – August 5, 2013.
1.George Duke - Dukey Stick Live in the Studio with Sheila E (Epic/CBS, 1978)
2. George Duke - Diamonds (Columbia Jazz, 1977)
3. Michael Jackson - Off The Wall (Epic, 1979)
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