George Duke - Piano, Keyboards, Vocals
Arlington Jones - Keyboards
Jeff Johnson - Guitar
Mike Manson - Bass
Ronald Bruner - Drums
plus Cubanismo Horn Section & Backing Vocalists
Montreux Jazz Festival, July 13, 2009
1. Medley: Everyday Hero/I Tried To Tell You/Somebody Laid It On Us/Sudan/Are You Ready (Duke)
2. Zappa Tribute Medley: Cosmic Debris/Inca Roads/Uncle Remus (Zappa)
3. T Jam (Duke)
Veteran keyboardist and producer George Duke remembers a time when funk was a powerful force – not just in popular music but in social discourse. Frequently with a measure of wit and irony, and often with a strong dose of positivity at the core, titans like James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone and other funk icons of the ‘60s and ‘70s boldly addressed societal concerns ranging from poverty to racial disharmony to the battle of the sexes.
Duke invokes that same combination of wit and wisdom in Dukey Treats, his debut on BPM/Heads Up International set for worldwide release on August 26, 2008. A careful balance of rhythmic energy and simmering balladry, Dukey Treats recalls the golden age of funk and soul, while at the same time maintaining a fresh sound and addressing issues that are relevant to the global culture of the 21st century.
Duke invokes that same combination of wit and wisdom in Dukey Treats, his debut on BPM/Heads Up International set for worldwide release on August 26, 2008. A careful balance of rhythmic energy and simmering balladry, Dukey Treats recalls the golden age of funk and soul, while at the same time maintaining a fresh sound and addressing issues that are relevant to the global culture of the 21st century.
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