Jazz Musician George Duke Passes Away at 67
By: BWW News Desk
According to published reports, jazz musician George Duke passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013 at the age of 67.
GRAMMY winner Duke put forth more than 40 albums and collaborated with the likes of Frank Zappa, Miles Davis, Jill Scott and Michael Jackson. His last album, DreamWeaver, was released last month on July 16 and debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's contemporary jazz chart. The Recording Academy's President and CEO Neil Portnow released a statement today on Duke's death. "GRAMMY winner George Duke was a multitalented producer and keyboardist whose sound infused jazz, funk and R&B throughout his 40-year-plus career," said Portnow. "His diversity as a musician can be heard on music from Frank Zappa to Michael Jackson, as well as production on albums by Al Jarreau and Dianne Reeves. His immense talent will live on through the hundreds of recordings he's given the world, and we send our sympathies to his family, friends and all who were touched by his soulful music."Recent Articles
