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.