George Duke Professions : MusicianBorn : January 12, 1946Died : August 5, 2013 Browse All Authors Top 17 quotes by George Duke I would much prefer that they take me as I am, that way the experience is genuine between the both of us. George Duke take-me-as-i-amgenuineway I work with many jazz artists as Miles Davis, Laughlin, etc.. One of the things all these artists had in common is that they had no fear. George Duke etcjazzartist The majority of the people I work with are more than musicians and singers, they are personal friends and friends help each other. George Duke majoritymusicianpeople Artists, whether they're classical musicians or pop musicians, they have always been the reflection of society, and in many ways a healing part of whatever is wrong in society, and I think it's important for us to continue to do that, and I don't see enough of it today. George Duke artistreflectionhealing Well, since I produce and pay for my own albums, it is the ultimate freedom. George Duke producealbumspay At the end of '69 I did a gig with Jean Luc Ponty here in L.A. He was an electric violinist. George Duke electricgigsends Im also working on a track for Howard Hewett, and a theme for a new NPR show. George Duke nprthemetrack I grew up with Al Jarreau. We had a band together and worked these places for three years when neither one of us knew we could make a living doing music. George Duke threetogetheryears I've developed an audience over the years and I don't want to loose them. George Duke audiencewantyears I'm really looking forward to playing in Copenhagen again. Last time I stayed as long as I could, took pictures, signed autographs, and hung out until they through me out of the place! George Duke looking-forwardlastslong When I think about my new CD, the word 'joy' comes to mind. I sincerely hope that each listener will feel the earth, spirit, and aggressive creativity emanating from this album. George Duke cdscreativitythinking I mean this record does not sound like somebody's maiden voyage. George Duke journeysoundmean I also hope that with the assistance and expertise of Dome Records, that I will be able to further pierce the UK and European market. I really like playing there and I want to do more! I've found that the audiences get quite involved and really listen to what's happening. George Duke domesrecordswant Frank liked me because I went nuts on the piano using feet, head, whatever I could find to bang on the piano. George Duke whateverfindmefeet At the same time, I definitely want to expand my fan base but not at the expense of prostituting my music or heart. George Duke musicwanthearttime I'm planning a different show, though for obvious reasons some of the material will be the same, and of course I will perform material from the new CD. George Duke newwillplanningdifferent We're performing several shows in the Canary Islands. George Duke canaryperformingshowsislands Similar Authors Adam Jones musician Izzy Stradlin musician Bon Scott musician Brad Delp musician Brad Delson musician Brian Eno musicianAll Authors
