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George Duke On Piano Jazz

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Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz

George Duke On Piano Jazz

February 15, 2013 • A pianist for Miles Davis and Frank Zappa, Duke plays "My Funny Valentine" with Marian McPartland.

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George Duke Puts His Stamp On Funk

August 30, 2008 • Duke has put out more than 30 albums, which have incorporated jazz, pop, Latin and R&B to critical and commercial success. On his latest album, Dukey Treats, he pays tribute to funk, soul and Sly Stone.

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Composer and Musician George Duke

March 29, 2005 • Award-winning keyboardist, composer and producer George Duke has worked with many of the biggest stars in popular music and jazz. He releases his 30th solo album this week, entitled Duke.

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'Face the Music'

September 23, 2002 • Tavis Smiley talks with producer, vocalist, and composer George Duke about his latest album, Face the Music.

'Face the Music'

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January 8, 2002 • Host Tavis Smiley is joined in the studio by the musician George Duke. Duke is a composer and a producer who has worked with many of the biggest stars in popular music and jazz. He also composed the theme music for The Tavis Smiley Show.

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