George Duke date of birth:
January 12, 1946
How old was George Duke when died?
67
Where was George Duke born?
San Rafael, California
When did George Duke die?
August 5, 2013
Where did George Duke die?
Los Angeles, California
Why did George Duke die?
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
George Duke body shape:
Large
What color are George Duke's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is George Duke's hair?
Black
Is George Duke gay or straight?
Straight
What is George Duke's ethnicity?
Black
What is George Duke nationality?
American
What is George Duke's occupation?
Musician, Composer, Musical Director, Producer, Educator
George Duke claim to fame:
Reach for It
What genre is George Duke's work?
Jazz fusion, R&b;, Funk, Alternative Rock, Rock And Roll, Jazz Pop, Post-Disco, Crossover Jazz, Smooth Jazz
What instruments does George Duke play?
Vocals, Piano, Synthesizer, Saxophone, Keytar, Flute, Bass, Trombone, Bass Guitar
Short Biography
George Duke (January 12, 1946 – August 5, 2013) was an American musician, known as a keyboard pioneer, composer, singer and producer in both jazz and popular mainstream musical genres. 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 was known primarily for thirty-odd solo albums as well as for his collaborations with other musicians, particularly Frank Zappa.