Best 10 quotes of George Duke on MyQuotes

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.

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

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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

The majority of the people I work with are more than musicians and singers, they are personal friends and friends help each other.

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.