George Duke

George Duke

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George Duke was an immensely talented musician, composer and arranger, evident by the calibre of the acts he became associated with during his career. Names like Stanley Clarke, Frank Zappa, Al Jareau, Miles Davis and Stevie Wonder all benefited at one time or another from Duke's talent, either as a player, producer or musical collaborator.

Classically trained, he began playing piano at the age of seven before eventually earning a degree from the San Francisco Conservatory in 1967. Duke had an ability to cross genres and was equally at home playing mellow jazz or R&B on a piano as he was playing synth solos in a rock format or conducting a gospel choir. As well as his work with other artists Duke had a successful solo career recording more than 30 albums. His 1980 release 'A Brazilian Love Affair' is widely acknowledged as one of his best albums from an impressive body of work. Duke's wide ranging experience led to him being engaged as a musical director for various large scale events such as the Nelson Mandela tribute held at Wembley stadium in London.

After a long and varied career, George Duke died in 2013 from leukemia.

Top tracks

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You
George Duke
Dream On (Bonus Track Version)
04:38
Composers: George Duke
01
Shine On
George Duke
Dream On (Bonus Track Version)
05:12
Composers: George Duke
07
Love (George Duke Session Outtake - Basic Track, Take 1)
Frank Zappa
Waka/Wazoo
07:13
Composers: George Duke
08
Reach Out
George Duke
The Essential George Duke
04:57
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
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Up on It
George Duke
From Me To You
09:02
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
04
No Rhyme, No Reason
George Duke
Snapshot
05:48
Writer: George Duke
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I Love You More
George Duke
Master of the Game (Expanded Edition)
03:07
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
04
Reach for It
George Duke
Reach For It
04:54
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
01
Brazilian Love Affair
George Duke
Brazilian Love Affair (Expanded Edition)
07:22
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
04
'Scuse Me Miss
George Duke
From Me To You
03:34
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
03
Hot Fire
George Duke
Reach For It
05:32
Writer: L.N. Chancler / Composers: George Duke - L.N. Chancler
04
I Want You for Myself
George Duke
Master of the Game (Expanded Edition)
06:38
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
01
Sweet Baby
Stanley Clarke
Jazz Moods - 'Round Midnight
03:48
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
04
Dukey Stick
George Duke
Don't Let Go (Expanded Edition)
06:07
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
05
Starting Again
George Duke
Don't Let Go (Expanded Edition)
04:27
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
07
Summer Breezin' (Album Version)
George Duke
Jazz Moods - 'Round Midnight
04:50
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
03
Funkin' for the Thrill
George Duke
Follow The Rainbow
04:02
Writer: Byron Miller / Composers: Byron Miller
03
Games
George Duke
Master of the Game (Expanded Edition)
03:15
Writer: George Duke - S. Escovedo / Composers: George Duke - S. Escovedo
04
Born to Love You
George Duke
Guardian of the Light (Expanded Edition)
03:10
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
02
It's On
George Duke
No Rhyme, No Reason
06:11
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
05
You and Me
George Duke
From Me To You
03:39
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
01
Party Down
George Duke
Follow The Rainbow
03:09
Writer: George Duke - Bill Champlin / Composers: George Duke - Bill Champlin
02
Morning Sun
George Duke
Don't Let Go (Expanded Edition)
04:16
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
06
Ride On Love
George Duke
Dream On (Bonus Track Version)
05:24
Composers: George Duke
02
Capricorn
George Duke
Faces in Reflection
05:05
Composers: George Duke - Rick Holmes
05
Never Judge a Cover By It's Book
Stanley Clarke
The Clarke/Duke Project
01:42
Composers: Stanley Clarke
12
Dukey Stick (Part One)
George Duke
Don't Let Go (Expanded Edition)
03:30
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
05
Illusions
George Duke
Illusions
05:01
Writer: Duke
01
Look What You Find
George Duke
Master of the Game (Expanded Edition)
04:44
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
04
I Will Always Be Your Friend
George Duke
Dream On (Bonus Track Version)
03:28
Composers: George Duke
04
Wild Dog
Stanley Clarke
The Essential Stanley Clarke
03:29
Composers: Stanley Clarke - George Duke
11
Until Sunrise
George Duke
Snapshot
05:54
Writer: George Duke
02
After Dinner Drink
George Duke
After Hours
06:17
Writer: George Duke
02
Say That You Will
George Duke
Follow The Rainbow
03:06
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
04
Dukey Stick
George Duke
The Essential George Duke
06:07
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
15
Dukey Stick (12" Special Disco Version)
George Duke
The Essential George Duke
08:05
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
03
Superwoman
George Duke
Duke
05:59
Composers: Stevie Wonder
09
Speak Low
George Duke
Snapshot
04:08
Writer: George Duke
12
No Greater Love
George Duke
Illusions
04:48
Writer: George Duke
09
Someday
George Duke
I Love the Blues, She Heard Me Cry
02:40
Composers: George Duke
08
Movin' On
George Duke
Don't Let Go (Expanded Edition)
04:23
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
14
Reach Out (12" Version)
George Duke
Guardian of the Light (Expanded Edition)
06:52
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
01
A Melody
George Duke
Déjà Vu
04:30
02
Love
George Duke
Feel
06:05
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
01
The Black Messiah (Part Two)
George Duke
Face The Music
08:22
04
From Dusk To Dawn
George Duke
No Rhyme, No Reason
07:12
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
01
Pit Bulls (An Endangered Species)
Stanley Clarke
The Clarke/Duke Project Vol. 3
04:18
Writer: George Duke - S. Clarke / Composers: George Duke - S. Clarke
01
Omi (Fresh Water)
George Duke
Brazilian Fusion
04:51
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
06
Ain't It Funky Now
George Duke
Face The Music
04:20
02
Louie Louie
Stanley Clarke
The Clarke/Duke Project
05:05
Composers: R. Berry
04
Sunrise
George Duke
Follow The Rainbow
04:44
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
06
Ooh Baby
George Duke
Snapshot
05:01
Writer: George Duke
05
Framed
George Duke
Dream On (Bonus Track Version)
03:17
Composers: George Duke
05
Just for You
George Duke
Reach For It
04:27
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
13
Love Ballad
George Duke
No Rhyme, No Reason: The Elektra / Warner Years 1985-2000
04:39
Writer: Skip Scarborough / Composers: Skip Scarborough
04
Feel
George Duke
Feel
05:38
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
10
Keeping Love Alive
George Duke
No Rhyme, No Reason
05:43
Writer: George Duke
10
Wake Me Gently
George Duke
After Hours
06:51
Writer: George Duke
04
The Touch
George Duke
After Hours
05:30
Writer: George Duke
09
Sweet Dreams
George Duke
After Hours
05:33
Writer: George Duke
09
Give Me Your Love
George Duke
Guardian of the Light (Expanded Edition)
04:20
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
06
Sugar Loaf Mountain
George Duke
Brazilian Love Affair (Expanded Edition)
04:09
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
04
Love Can Be so Cold
George Duke
Illusions
05:43
Writer: George Duke
05
T-Jam
George Duke
Duke
05:48
Composers: George Duke
09
Right On Time
George Duke
Dukey Treats
05:29
Composers: George Duke
05
Let's Roll
George Duke
Face The Music
08:14
03
Anticipation
George Duke
After Hours
04:38
Writer: George Duke
08
Peace
George Duke
After Hours
02:12
Writer: George Duke
07
Love Reborn
George Duke
Brazilian Love Affair (Expanded Edition)
04:27
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
01
Rush Hour / Road Rage
George Duke
After Hours
06:49
Writer: George Duke
06
Together as One
George Duke
After Hours
05:45
Writer: George Duke
02
You Touch My Brain
George Duke
Déjà Vu
06:23
10
Cravo E Canela (Album Version)
George Duke
The Essential George Duke
03:05
Writer: M. Nascimento - R. BASTOS / Composers: M. Nascimento - R. BASTOS
02
Chillin'
George Duke
Face The Music
05:36
03
Dream On
George Duke
Dream On (Bonus Track Version)
04:01
Composers: Christopher Martin
01
Funny Funk
George Duke
Feel
05:18
Composers: George Duke
01
Trust
George Duke
Duke
05:04
Composers: George Duke
11
Feels so Good
George Duke
The Best of the MPS Years
06:56
Composers: George Duke - John Heard - Dick Berk
04
Guess You're Not The One
George Duke
Face The Music
07:28
01
The Opening
George Duke
Faces in Reflection
03:18
Composers: George Duke
16
I Just Want to Love You
Stanley Clarke
The Essential George Duke
03:50
Composers: Stanley Clarke
01
Au Right
George Duke
The Era Will Prevail (The MPS Studio Years 1973-1976)
03:24
Composers: George Duke - Dick Berk - John Heard
12
Laid Back Sunday
George Duke
Is Love Enough?
04:56
Writer: George Duke
06
Say Hello
George Duke
Night After Night
05:02
Writer: James Williams
09
I Need You Now (Album Version)
George Duke
Jazz Moods - 'Round Midnight
04:43
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
01
Got To Get Back To Love
George Duke
Rendezvous (Expanded Edition)
05:29
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
09
Positive Energy
George Duke
Dream On (Bonus Track Version)
03:34
Composers: George Duke
05
Silly Fightin'
George Duke
Guardian of the Light (Expanded Edition)
05:07
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
01
Overture
George Duke
Guardian of the Light (Expanded Edition)
01:37
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
08
Another Way To Look At It
George Duke
Face The Music
07:17
03
Shane
George Duke
Guardian of the Light (Expanded Edition)
03:14
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke

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  • Discography
Albums
The Best of the MPS Years
MPS / Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH
17-06-2022
The Best of the MPS Years
01
Au Right
George Duke
The Best of the MPS Years
03:22
Composers: George Duke - John Heard - Dick Berk
02
Funny Funk
George Duke
The Best of the MPS Years
05:18
Composers: George Duke
03
That's What She Said
George Duke
The Best of the MPS Years
04:29
Composers: George Duke
04
The Opening
George Duke
The Best of the MPS Years
03:18
Composers: George Duke
05
For Love (I Come Your Friend)
George Duke
The Best of the MPS Years
04:38
Composers: George Duke
06
Feel
George Duke
The Best of the MPS Years
05:38
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
07
Capricorn
George Duke
The Best of the MPS Years
05:05
Composers: George Duke - Rick Holmes
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No Rhyme, No Reason: The Elektra / Warner Years 1985-2000
2022 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
17-06-2022
No Rhyme, No Reason: The Elektra / Warner Years 1985-2000
01
Surrender
George Duke
No Rhyme, No Reason: The Elektra / Warner Years 1985-2000
03:33
Writer: David Batteau - Don Freeman - James Ingram / Composers: David Batteau - Don Freeman - James Ingram
02
Thief in the Night
George Duke
No Rhyme, No Reason: The Elektra / Warner Years 1985-2000
04:47
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
03
We're Supposed to Have Fun
George Duke
No Rhyme, No Reason: The Elektra / Warner Years 1985-2000
04:23
Writer: Robert Brookins - Tony Haynes
04
Love Mission
George Duke
No Rhyme, No Reason: The Elektra / Warner Years 1985-2000
04:24
Writer: Len Ron Hanks / Composers: Len Ron Hanks
05
Jam
George Duke
No Rhyme, No Reason: The Elektra / Warner Years 1985-2000
05:11
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
06
La La
George Duke
No Rhyme, No Reason: The Elektra / Warner Years 1985-2000
03:36
Writer: George Duke
07
Broken Glass
George Duke
No Rhyme, No Reason: The Elektra / Warner Years 1985-2000
04:20
Writer: George Duke
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No Rhyme, No Reason
2016 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
21-12-2016
No Rhyme, No Reason
01
No Rhyme, No Reason
George Duke
No Rhyme, No Reason
05:46
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
02
It's On
George Duke
No Rhyme, No Reason
06:11
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
03
After Dinner Drink
George Duke
No Rhyme, No Reason
06:17
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
04
From Dusk To Dawn
George Duke
No Rhyme, No Reason
07:12
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
05
All About You (feat. The Johnson Sisters)
George Duke
No Rhyme, No Reason
03:49
Writer: George Duke
06
If You Will (feat. Flora Purim)
George Duke
No Rhyme, No Reason
05:03
Writer: George Duke
07
At a Glance
George Duke
No Rhyme, No Reason
07:14
Writer: George Duke
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The Era Will Prevail (The MPS Studio Years 1973-1976)
â„— 2015 Edel Germany GmbH
15-05-2015
The Era Will Prevail (The MPS Studio Years 1973-1976)
01
Au Right
George Duke
The Era Will Prevail (The MPS Studio Years 1973-1976)
03:24
Composers: George Duke - Dick Berk - John Heard
02
Love Reborn
George Duke
The Era Will Prevail (The MPS Studio Years 1973-1976)
07:22
Composers: George Duke - Dick Berk - John Heard
03
Peace
George Duke
The Era Will Prevail (The MPS Studio Years 1973-1976)
07:30
Composers: George Duke - Dick Berk - John Heard
04
My Soul
George Duke
The Era Will Prevail (The MPS Studio Years 1973-1976)
04:38
Composers: George Duke - Dick Berk - John Heard
05
Feels so Good
George Duke
The Era Will Prevail (The MPS Studio Years 1973-1976)
06:58
Composers: George Duke - Dick Berk - John Heard
06
Manya
George Duke
The Era Will Prevail (The MPS Studio Years 1973-1976)
03:30
Composers: George Duke - Dick Berk - John Heard
07
Sweet Bite
George Duke
The Era Will Prevail (The MPS Studio Years 1973-1976)
03:30
Composers: George Duke - Dick Berk - John Heard
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George Duke Collection
â„— 2014 Concord Music Group, Inc.
01-01-2014
George Duke Collection
01
Trippin'
George Duke
George Duke Collection
04:21
Composers: George Duke
02
I Tried To Tell You
George Duke
George Duke Collection
04:47
Composers: George Duke
03
You Touch My Brain
George Duke
George Duke Collection
06:23
04
Brown Sneakers
George Duke
George Duke Collection
06:10
Composers: George Duke
05
Oh Really?
George Duke
George Duke Collection
05:53
06
Everyday Hero
George Duke
George Duke Collection
05:04
Composers: George Duke
07
Ball & Chain
George Duke
George Duke Collection
05:58
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Brazilian Fusion
This compilation (P) 2014 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
05-11-2013
Brazilian Fusion
01
Omi (Fresh Water)
George Duke
Brazilian Fusion
04:51
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
02
Diamonds
George Duke
Brazilian Fusion
06:44
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
03
Yeah, We Going
George Duke
Brazilian Fusion
03:41
Writer: L.N. Chancler / Composers: L.N. Chancler
04
The Way I Feel
George Duke
Brazilian Fusion
04:45
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
05
The Future
George Duke
Brazilian Fusion
03:25
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
06
Sunrise
George Duke
Brazilian Fusion
04:44
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
07
Festival
George Duke
Brazilian Fusion
06:40
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
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DreamWeaver
â„— 2013 BPM Records under exclusive license to Concord Music Group, Inc.
01-01-2013
DreamWeaver
01
DreamWeaver
George Duke
DreamWeaver
01:27
Composers: George Duke
02
Stones Of Orion
George Duke
DreamWeaver
06:27
Composers: George Duke
03
Trippin'
George Duke
DreamWeaver
04:21
Composers: George Duke
04
AshTray
George Duke
DreamWeaver
04:00
Composers: George Duke
05
Missing You
George Duke
DreamWeaver
05:45
Composers: George Duke
06
Transition 1 / Change The World
George Duke
DreamWeaver
06:08
07
Jazzmatazz
George Duke
DreamWeaver
04:44
Composers: George Duke
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Déjà Vu
â„— 2010 BPM Records under exclusive license to Heads Up International a division of Concord Music Group Inc.
01-01-2010
Déjà Vu
01
A Melody
George Duke
Déjà Vu
04:30
02
You Touch My Brain
George Duke
Déjà Vu
06:23
03
What Goes Around Comes Around
George Duke
Déjà Vu
05:35
04
Bring Me Joy
George Duke
Déjà Vu
04:48
05
Ripple In Time
George Duke
Déjà Vu
06:33
06
Oh Really?
George Duke
Déjà Vu
05:53
07
6 O'Clock Revisited
George Duke
Déjà Vu
04:27
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Dukey Treats
â„— 2008 BPM Records, Under exclusive license to Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc.
01-01-2008
Dukey Treats
01
Everyday Hero
George Duke
Dukey Treats
05:04
Composers: George Duke
02
I Tried To Tell You
George Duke
Dukey Treats
04:47
Composers: George Duke
03
A Fonk Tail (A History Of The Inter-Galactic Fonk Expeditions)
George Duke
Dukey Treats
04:05
Composers: George Duke
04
Dukey Treats
George Duke
Dukey Treats
06:54
Composers: George Duke
05
Listen Baby
George Duke
Dukey Treats
05:36
Composers: George Duke
06
Mercy
George Duke
Dukey Treats
05:38
Composers: George Duke
07
Somebody Laid It On Us
George Duke
Dukey Treats
04:52
Composers: George Duke
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In A Mellow Tone
(P) 2006 BPM Records
27-06-2006
In A Mellow Tone
01
In A Mellow Tone
George Duke
In A Mellow Tone
05:27
02
For All We Know
George Duke
In A Mellow Tone
05:56
03
Never Will I Marry
George Duke
In A Mellow Tone
05:28
04
Spring Is Here
George Duke
In A Mellow Tone
05:43
05
Sweet Baby
George Duke
In A Mellow Tone
03:59
06
Down The Road
George Duke
In A Mellow Tone
07:11
07
So Many Stars
George Duke
In A Mellow Tone
05:03
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The Essential George Duke
(P) 2006 Sony Music Entertainment
21-06-2004
The Essential George Duke
01
'Scuse Me Miss
George Duke
The Essential George Duke
03:34
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
02
Reach for It
George Duke
The Essential George Duke
04:54
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
03
Starting Again
George Duke
The Essential George Duke
04:29
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
04
Dukey Stick
George Duke
The Essential George Duke
06:07
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
05
Movin' On
George Duke
The Essential George Duke
04:23
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
06
Party Down
George Duke
The Essential George Duke
03:09
Writer: George Duke - Bill Champlin / Composers: George Duke - Bill Champlin
07
Say That You Will
George Duke
The Essential George Duke
03:06
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
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Jazz Moods - 'Round Midnight
(P) 1977, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1990, 2004 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
15-06-2004
Jazz Moods - 'Round Midnight
01
Sweet Baby
Stanley Clarke
Jazz Moods - 'Round Midnight
03:48
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
02
Stay Awhile
George Duke
Jazz Moods - 'Round Midnight
02:59
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
03
Love Reborn (Album Version)
George Duke
Jazz Moods - 'Round Midnight
04:26
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
04
Just for You
George Duke
Jazz Moods - 'Round Midnight
04:27
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
05
Corine (Album Version)
George Duke
Jazz Moods - 'Round Midnight
06:01
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
06
You (Are the Light) (Album Version)
George Duke
Jazz Moods - 'Round Midnight
04:15
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
07
Summer Breezin' (Album Version)
George Duke
Jazz Moods - 'Round Midnight
04:50
Writer: George Duke / Composers: George Duke
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Duke
(P) 2005 BPM Records
20-01-2004
Duke
01
Trust
George Duke
Duke
05:04
Composers: George Duke
02
I Wanna Know
George Duke
Duke
05:32
Composers: George Duke
03
Superwoman
George Duke
Duke
05:59
Composers: Stevie Wonder
04
No One
George Duke
Duke
04:58
Composers: George Duke - Rachelle Farrell
05
T-Jam
George Duke
Duke
05:48
Composers: George Duke
06
Somebody's Body
George Duke
Duke
05:01
Composers: George Duke
07
Sausalito
George Duke
Duke
06:16
Composers: George Duke
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Face The Music
02-09-2002
Face The Music
01
The Black Messiah (Part Two)
George Duke
Face The Music
08:22
02
Chillin'
George Duke
Face The Music
05:36
03
My Piano
George Duke
Face The Music
07:26
04
Guess You're Not The One
George Duke
Face The Music
07:28
05
Let's Roll
George Duke
Face The Music
08:14
06
Ain't It Funky Now
George Duke
Face The Music
04:20
07
Close To You
George Duke feat. Kirk Whalum
Face The Music
05:52
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Cool
â„— 2000 Warner Records Inc.
08-08-2000
Cool
01
Marin City
George Duke
Cool
05:20
Writer: George Duke
02
Wake up and Smell the Coffee
George Duke
Cool
04:44
Writer: George Duke
03
She's Amazing (with Chante Moore)
George Duke
Cool
04:44
Writer: George Duke
04
If You Will (with Flora Purim)
George Duke
Cool
05:03
Writer: George Duke
05
Never Be Another (feat. Anointed)
George Duke
Cool
04:36
Writer: Da' Dra Crawford - Denise Walls - George Duke - Steve Crawford
06
Ancient Source (with Kim Johnson)
George Duke (With Kim Johnson)
Cool
06:01
Writer: George Duke
07
Only You Understand
George Duke
Cool
04:18
Writer: George Duke
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