George Duke is a wonderful musician who I will come back to several times later on. I have listened to him since my teens and also seen him live many times.
Miles Davis said about George Duke that he is almost to funky. Below you have some teasers to start with.
Cannonball Adderley Quintet featuring George Duke performing “Straight No Chaser” from 1974
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG3NCg_Aa9w
Red Baron with Billy Cobham / George Duke band with John Scofield (g) and Alphonso Johnson (b) live in Montreux, July 6, 1976
George Duke solo medley in Montreux 1976
Brazilian Love Affair with Gabriela Anders (live in Montreux 1999)