George Duke Quotes & Sayings

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

I'm also working on a track for Howard Hewett, and a theme for a new NPR show. — George Duke

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We're performing several shows in the Canary Islands. — George Duke

I mean this record does not sound like somebody's maiden voyage. — George Duke

Frank liked me because I went nuts on the piano using feet, head, whatever I could find to bang on the piano. — George Duke

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

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

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

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