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Pianists · 1946–2013

George Duke

American musician (1946–2013)

Born: 12 January 1946
San Rafael
Died: 5 August 2013
Los Angeles
Country: United States
Active: 1966–
Record labels: Atlantic Records, Warner Bros. Records, Epic Records, Elektra, Pacific Jazz Records
Discography: 32 albums

Biography

George Duke was a jazz musician who played piano, musical keyboard, synthesizer and electronic keyboard. George Duke was born on 12 January 1946 in San Rafael and died on 5 August 2013 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz, rock music and post-bop. Record labels: Atlantic Records, Warner Bros. Records, Epic Records and Elektra. The discography here lists 32 albums, from “Save the Country” (1970) to “DreamWeaver” (2013).

George Martin Duke (January 12, 1946 – August 5, 2013) was an American keyboardist, composer, singer-songwriter and record producer. He worked with numerous artists as arranger, music director, writer and co-writer, record producer and as a 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 for his 32 solo albums, as well as for his collaborations with other musicians like Stanley Clarke and (his cousin) Dianne Reeves, but particularly with composer, guitarist and bandleader Frank Zappa.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Save the Country 1970

Faces in Reflection 1973

The Inner Source 1973

Feel 1974

I Love the Blues, She Heard My Cry 1975

The Aura Will Prevail 1975

Liberated Fantasies 1976

From Me to You 1977

Reach for It 1977

Don't Let Go 1978

The Dream 1978

Follow the Rainbow 1979

Master of the Game 1979

A Brazilian Love Affair 1980

Dream On 1982

Guardian of the Light 1983

Rendezvous 1984

Thief in the Night 1985

George Duke 1986

Night After Night 1989

Snapshot 1992

Illusions 1995

Muir Woods Suite 1996 · Live

Is Love Enough? 1997

After Hours 1998

COOL 2000

Face the Music 2003

Duke 2005

In a Mellow Tone 2006

Dukey Treats 2008

Deja Vu 2010

DreamWeaver 2013

Also plays on

Albums where George Duke is credited as a sideman

1970	Chunga’s Revenge — Frank Zappa	organ, electric piano, other vocals, trombone
1972	Waka/Jawaka — Frank Zappa	electric piano, piano
1974	Apostrophe (’) — Frank Zappa	electronic organ, piano
1975	One Size Fits All — Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention	keyboard, lead vocals
1978	Studio Tan — Frank Zappa	keyboard
1979	Sleep Dirt — Frank Zappa	keyboard
1984	Them or Us — Frank Zappa	vocals, piano
1986	Tutu — Miles Davis	arranger, other instruments, instrument arranger, producer
1989	Back on the Block — Quincy Jones	electric piano, keyboard

Member of

The Mothers of Invention 1964– · American rock band

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did George Duke play?

George Duke is known for playing piano, musical keyboard, synthesizer and electronic keyboard.

When and where was George Duke born?

George Duke was born 12 January 1946 in San Rafael.

What are George Duke's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Save the Country (1970), Faces in Reflection (1973), The Inner Source (1973), Feel (1974) and I Love the Blues, She Heard My Cry (1975).

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