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Eat That Question 2010

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Balint

Up there George Duke Eats that question with the ZPZ – some more Echidnas and Inca Roads are to be found. And speaking of questions…

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George Duke, ZPZ, Gail: Zappa.com News

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Balint

1st: George Duke will be joining ZPZ in Los Angeles, I think on the 4th of december. Possibly in the Aposrophe tunes. Hey hey. 2nd: Gail Zappa answers 50 questions before Christmas. Follow the link – and ask! 3rd: Here’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday Big Note – Listening Session #1

Posted on November 14, 2010 by urbangraffito

Over the last few weeks and months, fellow KUR-Meisters, while compiling the various mixtapes for Kill Ugly Radio, I had an idea for an ongoing weekly “listening session” of various artists and groups, both Zappa-related along with his contemporaries, as … Continue reading →

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George Duke Band plays Zappa

Posted on October 24, 2010 by urbangraffito

For as long as I’ve been a fan of Frank Zappa‘s music, I’ve also been a fan of the music of George Duke. Indeed, both musicians have taken me on musical trips I could never have imagined going on.

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Jazz Ain’t Dead — Duke/Cobham

Posted on April 18, 2009 by urbangraffito

In the above clip, from Dutch TV in 2003, George Duke and friends perform “Brazilian Love Affair”, with a closing part of “Echidna’s Arf”. George Duke (piano/vocals) Lori Perry (vocals) Robert Brookings (keyboards) Ray Fuller (guitar) Mike Manson (bass) Gordon … Continue reading →

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George Duke Interview @ Wolfgang’s Vault

Posted on October 11, 2008 by urbangraffito

By the time this interview was recorded in 1978, Duke had recorded and toured with Jean-Luc Ponty, Frank Zappa, Cannonball Adderly, Stanley Clarke, and Billy Cobham — covering jazz, rock, and everything on the spectrum in between before heading in … Continue reading →

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George Duke at Wolfgang’s Vault

Posted on October 9, 2008 by urbangraffito

Recorded for the King Biscuit Flower Hour, Live at the Bottom Line (New York, NY) April 21, 1977, when George Duke was promoting his first Epic solo album, Reach For It, this show incorporated female vocalists, and had a decidedly … Continue reading →

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George Duke: Feel

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

George Duke‘s 1974 album “Feel” is to be rereleased on September 23. As you may know, the album had Zappa playing on it. Always good to see out of print gems like this one pop up again. Hat tip: John … Continue reading →

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George Duke — My Soul (4CD-Box Set)

Posted on June 23, 2008 by urbangraffito

Just received my 4CD-compilation box set of George Duke jazz fusion from Promising Music: My Soul — The Complete MPS Fusion Recordings. This compilation includes the original MPS albums “Faces In Reflection”, “Feel”, “The Aura Will Prevail”, “I Love The … Continue reading →

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Sugar Cane’s Got The Blues — I Don’t!!!

Posted on April 29, 2008 by urbangraffito

The two CDs I ordered from the German label, Promising Music, on April 20th, arrived this afternoon. Talk about speedy delivery. I was expecting 4 to 6 weeks. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. To start, everything they … Continue reading →

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