There are always gonna be haters. The truth is the world is not a perfect place; if you didn't have adversaries and critics, you would become stagnant and complacent. A big motivation for me was that somebody actually saw one of my videos and told me exactly what they thought of my performance. ( I was trying to cover a Joe Sample tune ). I got really defensive and lambasted the person in my response. In retrospect, I think I just didn't like the person's choice of words and his tone. But the reality is that I did suck at what I was trying. If I had been wise I would have actually thanked that individual. Now far be it from me to compare myself with GD or JS. My point is that at each stage in a musician's life he or she will encounter challenges to their craft. It's just par for the course. There are always gonna be haters. Selah
@@William_sJazzLoftto Selah i am so grateful for you tube, i can see very rare clips & concerts of all my musical heroes that i never knew existed, Chick Corea Jan Hammer David Sancious George Duke etc, to me these clips & concerts are inspirational no matter how good or bad the video or audio quality is, what baffles me is all these videos get many dislikes & negative comments, i am grateful fans take the time to upload this material, best wishes
The George's album "Feel" was the reason I went on a bought a Rhodes 73 Suitcase in 1975 that I played until 2005 and then sold to go digital (I could not carry that weight around any more"). I miss my Rhodes and moreover I miss George, a amazing, one of a kind talent that GOD placed on earth for us to share in and enjoy. Until we meet again in the heavens!
You should consider the Korg SV1 or newer SV2...super vintage look, feel, sound and vibe. Half the price of a Nord Stage (You can find the original SV1s for under $1000 sometimes complete with the case and legs)
@@billrebsamen1810 Thank you for the purchase recommendation. The new Rhodes is in the $10k to start range, which is way to rich for me. Thank's again!
BrainPolice5 ,,, well yeah , Diane Reeves cousin as well as the keyboardist for Frank Zappa , then on to the Clarke- Duke Project ,, George could do it all,,
@@georgefuller1868 R&B, funk, gospel, jazz, smooth jazz, fusion, pop. I don't know of anyone else who can cover this many genres. And still could sing too!
Mr. Duke was a wonderful man. I had the pleasure of meeting him many, many years ago when the Duke/Cobham Band played at a college in West Chester, PA. The band had Alphonso Johnson on bass and John Scofield on guitar. He was genuinely down to earth, accesible and just a really nice guy. He had a massive influence on my playing and that of some of my fellow musicians. He along with Jan Hammer were the pitch bend gods. He was taken too soon. His beautiful soul and joyful attitude will live on forever.
This is a stellar demonstration. That Mk 7 sounds like a totally natural progression in the Rhodes piano line. Not to mention, MIDI. Can't believe George is gone. He absolutely knew how to make it swing. I would love to have met and jammed with him.
@@EzraBufford Yes sir. He definitely was. Back in the days before Facebook, I had a couple of candid email conversations with him. Had I known that he would be gone when he did I would have found a way to save those transcripts
A special BEAST!! What most musicians don't get, is that soloing IN TIME is one of, if not THE most important thing, cause that's where u will find MELODIES!
The Masters always make it look easy. He was there creating new sounds but the theory and the harmonica, the building blocks are universal. Rest in power.
I got to meet george at the jacksonville jazz fest years ago (around ‘03 maybe?). Still have his signature. Super down to earth, nice guy. Insane to watch him groove on stage🤩
Jazz is so, so awesome! There's no music genre like it. It takes you on a fantastic carpet ride. Just close your eyes and off you go! You can fly as high as you like or even as low as you like. No matter were you go, it's gonna be a TRIP you won't soon forget!
How much I love his sound! He was a major inspiration for me back when I started migrating to jazz from classical piano. His style is so extremely hard to grasp (at least for me), probably because his personality shines so much through in everything he plays. I'll always remember him as among the all-time greatest jazz players to ever have lived.
George Duke was the baddest, nicest cat around. So much grease, but he was very versatile and could play anything. I do love the greasy stuff. Everyone sounds great here. It's not as much of a demo or test, it's actual music and it's awesome.
I had never heard anyone play with as much soul and feeling as Mr, D. And I never had the chance to see him in person. My lost but I have him in my heart and soul. Now he is playing for God. Mr, D. From Charles McGee much Love.
@@garyaugustus1009 lol. When you talk about the great players who have that real bluesy feel in their playing... like playing the notes between the cracks... that's real greasy. Or sometimes, gritty. Like Eric Gale on guitar, Hiram Bullock, Richard Tee, Cannonball Adderley, Hank Crawford, Stanley Turrentine...
Este tipo fue un maestro como pocos, Dios mandó a éste angel a la tierra para vendecirnos con su hermosa música 🙏 🎼 🎵❤ Te vamos a extrañar maestro George Duke.
@Bruno yes sir. And Carvin did an EXCELLENT job on his signature bass. And Brian says that he plays it straight stock with no modifications. How many professional bass players with their own signature bass can say that....
Check out the first time I ever heard George was on The cannonball Adderley album the black messiah which is a song that George wrote. That was the first time I heard him on Fender Rhodes and I was hooked from that moment. I’m very happy I got to work with him he was a beautiful day and he is truly missed
Am so glad we have videos of George Duke. I didn't really start getting into his music until 2020 and love these live performances where you can see how much emotion, expressivity, and talent he brings.
QT Allen Andrews met him at Monterey in 2009 as well. He was so nice to me and my mom, he took time to ask us what instruments we played. Humble, kind, smart guy. Glad you’re on here enjoying the video and remembering how great George Duke is. Cheers
I often saw George on a show called "Sunday Night" or later on "Night Music." He was not only always an incredible talent, but he seemed to be such a decent fellow. Much like Wes Montgomery, extraordinary musicians and true gentlemen. I wish there were more like them.
My Dad and I watched Sunday Night/Night Music every week. David Sanborn was the host. If NBC or some other network ever revived the series it'd be worth starting my Monday mornings later than usual from watching the night before.
@@kevingoins9858 I was a program director at an independent station at the time. One of the few outside the NBC owned and operated stations to carry the show, and the only one doing so in prime time. I wish I could find all the episodes on DVD.
I miss that show so much, one of the best shows of the late '80s-early 90s. They had such a great house band / musicians, and had so many amazing legends and talents of music on. Thankfully there are clips of the show all over RU-vid.
Eric Marienthal on the sax. He's played with the best, and this is another example of it. He deserves it, but still must feel incredibly lucky - I would.
Get you a man who can do both: scary fast seat-of-your-pants improv that takes you to the rings of saturn, and also play those sweet church harmonies that feel like a warm blanket
Wow! George made that Rhodes MK 7 sound the way “it supposed to sound!” Sad that company is no more! That piano had a lot of potential. Who know what’s in store in the future. George sounded fantastic. With Eric (s) and Brian B (b) and the drummer, solidified the “funk” as I always say. Just like the song; “It’s On.” May George Rest In Power.🙏🏾🕊🎶🎹👍🏾
@@morbidmanmusic I just heard the company got a new president. Can’t wait to see what the next generation ‘Rhodes’ looks or sounds like. Hope it’ll be user friendly.🤨🎹🎶👍🏾
