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Welcome to another episode of Continuum - A Journey Through Jazz . . . and the fourth part of an epic tribute to George Duke - tracing his career & 48 years of music over the course of four programmes.
In case you have not yet listened to the previous episodes – which you should, by the way, they are still free and available on the website . . . so, why not? The first in the series covered George Duke's formative years in straight ahead jazz from 1965 to '69 and then moving forward into soul jazz, rock & jazz fusion from 1969 to '75. The second episode covered 1976 to 1981 where he established himself as an unparalleled funk master with a secret weapon known as the Dukey Stick, along with expanding expertise in jazz Fusion, R&B & Brazilian music. The third episode picked up right around the time the music industry started to change due to drum machines & MTV in 1981 – and followed George’s forays into synth-pop, soul, R&B, and a great deal of production work for a whole lot of wonderful people throughout the 80’s . . . and on into the 90s.
This episode picks up in 1997 - the height of the "smooth jazz" era - when George decided to do his own thing, pursue his own sound, and start his own label . . . and continue to produce an eclectic blend of jazz, funk, soul and fusion.
This is yet another two and a half hour episode featuring over 30 songs – accompanied by history, information and anecdotes. The end result of all four episodes is an epic TEN HOUR series featuring over 115 songs from 83 different albums covering George's entire career, his personal evolution, and all the various styles in which he dabbled.
So - enjoy, share his legacy, and stay funky my friends. I'll miss you George, and I hope you and Corine enjoy dancing as we all listen, reflect and remember. R.I.P. my friend.
Agape y'all,
J. Scott Fugate, The Jazz Evangelist
Stereo, not stereotypical®
Enjoy!
Continuum – A Journey Through Jazz
Episode 110: George Duke 1997 - 2013 (Part IV)
27th September 2013
Artist - Track - Album - Year
George Duke Kinda Low Is Love Enough? 1997
George Duke Is Love Enough? Is Love Enough? 1997
George Duke It's Our World Is Love Enough? 1997
George Duke Rush Hour / Road Rage After Hours 1998
George Duke Sweet Dreams After Hours 1998
George Duke Marin City Cool 2000
George Duke Ain't It Funky Now Face The Music 2002
George Duke Ten Mile Jog (Edit) Face The Music 2002
Rachelle Ferrell (with George Duke) Satisfied
Individuality (Can I Be Me?) 2000
Incognito (with George Duke) Mindin' My Business
Adventures In Black Sunshine 2004
Gerald Albright (with George Duke) On The One Kickin' It Up 2004
Wayman Tisdale (with George Duke) Tell It Like It Tis Way Up! 2006
Michael Manson (with George Duke) The Bassment Just Feelin' It 2006
George Duke T-Jam Duke 2005
George Duke Superwoman Duke 2005
George Duke Hybrids (Edit) Duke 2005
George Duke Never Will I Marry In A Mellow Tone 2006
George Duke Down The Road In A Mellow Tone 2006
George Duke Everyday Hero Dukey Treats 2008
George Duke Mercy Dukey Treats 2008
George Duke Stupid Is As Stupid Does Déjà Vu 2010
George Duke Ripple In Time Déjà Vu 2010
George Duke Stones of Orion Dream Weaver 2013
George Duke Ash Tray Dream Weaver 2013
George Duke Sweet Baby In A Mellow Tone 2006
Background Music-Bed Included:
George Duke It's On After Hours 1998
George Duke Let's Roll Face The Music 2002
George Duke What Goes Around Comes Around Déjà Vu 2010
George Duke Oh Really Déjà Vu 2010