George Duke Quotes

• I would much prefer that they take me as I am, that way the experience is genuine between the both of us.

  George Duke

  Way, Take Me As I Am, Genuine

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• 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

  Artist, Etc, Jazz

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• 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

  Healing, Artist, Reflection

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• 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

  People, Musician, Majority

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• Well, since I produce and pay for my own albums, it is the ultimate freedom.

  George Duke

  Albums, Pay, Produce

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• 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

  Years, Together, Three

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• At the end of '69 I did a gig with Jean Luc Ponty here in L.A. He was an electric violinist.

  George Duke

  Gigs, Ends, Electric

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• 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

  Domes, Records, Want

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• 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

  Creativity, Thinking, Cds

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• I mean this record does not sound like somebody's maiden voyage.

  George Duke

  Mean, Journey, Sound

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• I've developed an audience over the years and I don't want to loose them.

  George Duke

  Years, Want, Audience

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• Im also working on a track for Howard Hewett, and a theme for a new NPR show.

  George Duke

  Npr, Track, Theme

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• 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

  Long, Lasts, Looking Forward

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