Archive for February, 2007

George Duke

Published by Peter February 28th, 2007 in Sampled From. 2 Comments

George Duke started playing the piano at 7, inspired by Duke Ellington. He worked with Al Jarreau in the 60s. In 1969, Duke accompanied Jean-Luc Ponty, recording with the violinist. After eight months with Don Ellis’ Orchestra, he joined Frank Zappa for much of 1970. Duke spent 1971-1972 with Cannonball Adderley and then returned […]

Maze ft. Frankie Beverly

Published by Peter February 19th, 2007 in Sampled From. 1 Comment

Group founder and leader Frankie Beverly was born and raised in the musical city of Philadelphia, and began singing as a child in church. In the early 70s he moved with his new group to San Francisco, where he met Marvin Gaye, who took a liking to the group and helped them […]

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