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(USA Today)
Jazz musician George Duke died Monday in Los Angeles at age 67.
A pioneer in the funk and R&B genres, he had been battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia, according to his label Concord Music Group, which confirmed his death.
"The outpouring of love and support that we have received from my father's friends, fans and the entire music community has been overwhelming," said his son, Rashid Duke, in a statement. "Thank you all for your concern, prayers and support."
The Grammy Award-winning keyboardist produced and collaborated with artists such as Frank Zappa, Miles Davis, Jill Scott and Michael Jackson during his career of more than four decades.
His music was also sampled by Kanye West, Daft Punk and Common. Duke's final album, DreamWeaver, was released July 16 and made its debut at No. 1 on Billboard's contemporary jazz chart. It was his first new music since the death of his wife, Corine, last year.
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If you don't know who George Duke is? Here's a brief intruction:
"I Love You More" Sampled by Daft Punk for"Digtal Love"
Dukey Stick - George Duke (1978)
George Duke Band - Live Tokyo Japan 1983 (Full Concert)
Reach For It - George Duke (1977)
George Duke - Dukey Stick (in the studio 1978) w/- Sheila E
George Duke Electric "Cravo E Canela/Geneva" Live At Java Jazz Festival 2011
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