George Duke Memorial Service: Stanley Clarke, Aug. 19th, 2013, Los Angeles

The bass legend and George's partner in crime (The Clarke-Duke Project) brings in some gentle thoughts about Mr. Duke.

[@jamesbach54]

the day i heard he passed on...i cried...n was so sorrowful...george duke will live on with me n fans forever...through his music...luvya george...miss ya...

[@vanessa4u4evr]

George Duke abd Stanley Clarke got me through four years of college as a music major at Howard University in the mid-70s. For me, nothing can compete with that era of ingenious musicians, music, and composition.

[@Chukles09]

RIP Mr. Duke. The news came to me as a complete shock. I'm only 19 years old, but as a musician and positive spirit, you've inspired me in my own musical endeavors. Thank you for the music you've made in your lifetime! Your legacy lives on in the students of today!

[@rocketboomboom]

He was still so young... I appreciate the joy he had brought since my early teens when I first discovered Jazz through Stanely Clarke. What you have left behind will be treasured. Thank you Mr. George Duke.

[@sonofyah-qx8fm]

Music is Laughter Happiness Joy Creativity Artistry Precision.....Mr.George Duke Was All That......

[@akalavon1]

Lukemia...so sad. I met Mr. George Duke when I was 19 and he played Dukey Stick and he told me I made him feel old cuz I told him my father played your music for me when I was a baby!!! lol I was so excited. He was so....historical. Ancestory-like. I love this man his music taught me how to sing because if you were on a Duke album...you had to know how to sang (chante moore, rachell farell, luke perry, josie james...) There is no doubt God got him playing and orchestrating in heaven. :)

[@memphisbass2]

Thanks for posting these vids of Duke memorial. It means a lot to us who did not know him personally, but admired and studied his music and spirit.

[@dholmes974]

Grew up listening to both these guys. Great time to be alive.....

[@_A_343]

You two inspired me. I am forever grateful.

[@autoracer1man]

He and cobham had an fantastic relationship as well. R.I.P.GEORGE.

[@sergeyryan6747]

Went to see Billy play recently, got him to sign my copy of BCGD. He said you couldn't find George without a smile on his face. 🥲 RIP to the goat. Frank knew it, Stanley knew it, hell even Cannonball knew it. God I miss you George....

[@DaveWollenberg]

Very hearfelt, brother Stanley.

[@barbaravire6439]

Stanley Clark the genesis and so handsome and his age , while such greats, he spoke of memories I have memories!

[@antonioclark4433]

He truely left a legacy of music in my heart thanx Duke

[@paulhunt4690]

So much good music from these two! RIP George! “If you hear any noise, it’s just me and the boys”!

[@sonofyah-qx8fm]

They Were an Incredible Musical Duo....Arguably Best in Music History.....

[@SONSTHREESIXTY]

Peace & Blessings to your soul George Duke this man creating soul touching music. I grew up hearing his music it's stuck inside my mind to this day. And as an upcoming keyboardist his music methods inspire me. Am honor to have known such a great ARTIST!

[@sug9351]

PRICELESS! one of the founding fathers of funk back in the early 70s up to present day, thank you sir for sharing...yes your music was worth way more than the money spent...shine on!!

[@stevekleiman9116]

rob H

[@Vwjl1207]

Just saw him perform at the Hollywood Bowl in June. RIP.

[@judeawilliams5124]

Wow what a special urology by Stanley Clark boy I met them both in New Orleans in the 80’s beautiful hearts well respected Rip George 💐💐💐💐🙏🏽♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@mr.bungle8690]

RIP Mr.Duke, still can't believe this legend is gone, GOD Bless him and his music will live forever!

[@mavinedwards9143]

The news about their passing still hasn't sunk in. Lovebirds they were. When I first met Corine at THE FIVE HEARTBEATS preemie (George and Stanley were in charge of the music, me on the theatrical side), I found her to be very warm and genuine. As I spent more time with her i.e. hanging out at jazz festivals, on the phone or by e-mail, her gentle, beautiful spirit always sparkled. Of the native Apache people, she was an angel who I will truly miss and know the Creator will hold dear. A-ho!

[@MegaCarmine12]

just saw the fantastic concert from many years ago with johnathan butler rachell farell and others one of the greatest shows i have had the pleasure of watching. a must see by all... george i really loved you for so many years

[@kimros67]

Very good speak from Stanley Clarke.

[@Wobbothe3rd]

He was one of the very best of the very best of all time. It's wonderful to hear from his peers.

[@bergunx]

Thank you very much George Duke for all the great memories. Rest in peace.

[@scottloveday8598]

Thank you Mr Stanley Clarke for your heart felt words...😇💖💕

[@16davelle]

I love George Duke and was blessed to have seen him perform on many occasion, I met him in Emeryville at this spot called Christy's it was down stairs from a place(cant recall the name) that George had been performing and me being a bass player we got to talking about music and all the greats that had passed on and George made me feel like I was someone he had known forever and the man had met me only 15 minutes earlier, this brother was as humble as they come and very easy to talk to even in concert he made the ENTIRE audience feel like family and God knows that's an incredible and rare gift to make thousands of people feel like one big family all at once, may God bless you and keep your spirit alive always George Duke for you are truly missed and I thank you for sharing your remarkable gift of music

[@bopperda]

Thanks so much for posting all these clips. I regret that I could not attend the service, so these clips are important to me. I worked on the road for both George and Stanley in the 70's and have warm memories of them. IMHO, George was one of the most underrated talents in music. Night after night he would just blow us all into the weeds. He will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace.

[@tonartification]

Thanks, you're welcome. Fantastic that you had the privilege to work for them in the 70s. A period, when they both were musically really hot.

[@electrojazz14]

GD has been central in my music life, still today, wonderful very touching memories from SC

[@tracychampion3873]

They were one of my ALL-TIME favorite acts.There were very few that could rival their musicanship,class, and downright excitement.That goes for their sizzling collaboration, or their individual shows.I had tickets to see the project in Charleston,Sc at the Low Country Jazz Fest.,but with what has happened i cant really see myself going.THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR THESE 2 GUYS!!!!

[@jogbutchtrain1]

I had tickets also. I am from Columbia, SC and I gave my tickets away. I am saddened to this day of his passing. I have been collecting his music since the 70's

[@chriskirilov7030]

Not only a great musician , but a honest , Great friend...they left something behind ....

[@911fever]

Guy was clearly moved. Great posting.. .. .. RIP George Duke

[@jayskywalker5049]

I THANK GOD I GOT TO SEE STANLEY AND GEORGE LIVE IN DETROIT CHENE PARK....

[@1blessedbrotha]

thank you for so much for such a touching post, i still can't believe that this genius is gone, but all is well.

[@geraldhard1562]

Hey didn't know like over half shows how we pay an play was 2018 an to hear this by checking on his music , an then to hear this. Man Mr. G. Duke Rip. Brother . Professor in life an music . Wow .

[@monsterjazzlicks]

Thats a beautiful speech from Stanley Clarke. i never knew that Duke played with Cannonball ?? Thanks for posting !!

[@williejones6026]

Professor Duke, in 2019 his music lives on. , I miss the brother. Great musician.

[@montgal53]

Tonartification, thank you so much for uploading this event. Now, I have closure with someone who has put so much musical joy in my life. Again, thank you.

[@factsdontmatter7664]

God bless him. One of my favorites of all times.

[@DaveSanders]

Bearutiful! Thank you Stanley C.

[@dbass9767]

Incredible musician Incredible Man!

[@JonathanBriggsSoCal]

God bless George Duke and keep his wonderful spirit alive always. R.I.P.

[@BKHoliwell]

RIP to the amazing, mesmerizing George Duke, he was so full of life! I'm so thankful that we have all of these recordings of his superlative musical talent!

[@kimberlystanley2965]

I saw him at The Jazz Explosion Concert back during the 1990's, and rachelle farrell had just made her debut, on the ticket was the late george howard, george duke, will downing, phyllis hyman...a great concert that summer.

[@anokisultan243]

I had not meet Mr. George Duke personally, face to face; and I never seen him in concert. I know Mr. George Duke, by the music hits, him, and his band members, had recorded;, and was played on the FM radio stations. Sometimes, in the morning, and during the day,, and in the evenings, and sometime at night. I notice Mr. George Duke, music, was different, than all the other music artists, I have heard, before; and his talent, sound very up level, serious skill, and tectnic, and style,that place him and his band group, in one of my best desired artist, who music was jazz, and rythm and Blues funk, at at its best, magical sounds of his time. What a great experience, listen to Mr. George Duke, during the summer time, in the activities of the outdoors, and parks, and house parties. Mr. George Duke is one of my best artist. I would, want him to know that!

[@virtueeg]

The day I heard about the passing of George Duke I was so hurt, and loss for words but at the same time I'm glad he doesn't have to suffer with what he went through but he didn't give ppl that he worked with, family, and friends. What an awesome musical genius he knew what he wanted to do when he was 4 years old when he told his mother at a Duke Ellington concert he knew the path he wanted to to take pertaining to music and he exemplified, humility, love, giving, humorous and along with Calibo, Frank Zappa, Stanley Clarke, Miles Davis. He took the time out to make the public which were the fans felt his music, healed, and moved because he worked hard, tirelessly, and focused on the music, rehearsals, studio sessions from the era of 1950s on up to the present day. Hats off and commending the ppl he collaborated with, toured with, wrote for, and mentored I'm sure; and to top it all off with this he was a servant of God one who knew God and lived his life and represented the kingdom and he reminded me alot of the man named David who was a minstrel who played the harp as he began to play King Saul's heart starts to feel relieved from the worries and weariness that he went through that's the same example that God used George Duke to touch and sooth the hearts of us to help us feel better and share with others who George Duke. R.I.P. MR. George Duke u left a long and lasting legacy that we will forever treasure in our hearts 💕. And to Rashid and John Duke what great men of integrity who truly spoke highly about their dad I'm proud of them. I can to my father passing away back in June 14th 2005 but he didn't work in the music industry but he sure nuff gave some concrete stern advice of sound wisdom about how to stay positive, humble and to learn as much about the business side of music and the pros and cons of the music industry highs and the lows of what you go through. So with that being said I salute u George Duke.

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

Stanley and George made so much fantastic music together.. I remember a gig at the Keystone in Palo Alto Ca. They tore up the place and everyone was dancing.. Another fantastic night was George playing at the intimate Garden City Club in San Jose..... RIP George..!!!

[@doc2skate]

Amazing how Mr. Duke could expand his music from Jazz to Rock to Funk to Fusion to R&B to Smooth Jazz....And yeah, his fro was about as huge as Buddy Miles'.

[@djfobtronics]

Thanks for putting this up :-)

[@dewightmays4186]

my the lord give family peace and comfort.

[@butch1204]

Very nice.

[@katkiller50]

One of the best Bass players in the world honors one of the best keyboard players in the world. As a musician, I would have been honored just to tote their equipment for them.....

[@cdjblue52]

Beautiful words...............

[@melvinbennett444]

Loved the 'Dueling Afro's' in the motel hall comment ! Shine On.....George.

[@GiveMeLiberty221]

Thanks Stanley....we love you too!

[@victicobass27]

Amazing musician may rest in Peace!!!!

[@LloydMajor]

Thank you for this post!

[@montgal53]

George's music and death has effected me so much that I have dedicated an entire wall in my apartment with framed pictures of him. I have also created a short musical memorial montage of George, which I will upload to KZbin soon. This is simply to illustrate how much this man has molded my life musically and spiritually. In fact, in my pre-need documentation that I have prepared, I have requested that George Duke music be played in the background instead of the organ music that is usually played at funerals.

[@SupernovaA-dj8dh]

Kind of getting into "nutball"territory there.

[@salosincomedy]

@@SupernovaA-dj8dh😂

[@lancethrustworthy]

George Duke was a great guy; great composer and performer. That's it. Isn't that enough? He touched millions in a positive way. No after life. No eternal play land, just reality. Religion comforts...and cripples. Seek the Truth instead!

[@RoninAliNowOn]

Man... it's been 10 years already!

[@Djibinho]

" Great words.....!

[@jammck1399]

George was the best producer in the 80s in my heyday with Stanley, Deniece Williams Jeffrey Osborne Howard Hewett. I even remember when Deniece said that George didn't like Let's hear it for the boy and it became a huge hit in 1984. RIP GD

[@james12erby43]

The Dukie Stick was it for me! George was right on Parliament Funkadelic's ass with that classic!! Not to mention that song 'Sweet Baby ' is in my masterpiece song list forever. R.I.H George Duke !!

[@BIGBOOTY7774]

Wow I didn't know he was dead RIP George God Bless you for all the music you left us

[@seanhoward2518]

It's unbelievable.

[@Minister1Little]

I miss George Duke!

[@juanjosemartinezvillela9928]

He is with Al Mustafa singing and playing in heaven ,peace

[@IceMan-yw5ky]

Who is Al mustafa

[@heldersufiano2816]

words of widom from stanley clark

[@markryan2109]

YES GEORGE DUKE TOUCHED A LOT OF US,, WELL SAID MR. CLARKE

[@helenfulsom1773]

Rest in peace, Mr Duke your now in bosom of the lord sweet Jesus...HF

[@heldersufiano2816]

he is fine and in good hands planing is next venture!!!!

[@louisgreen3915]

The track "Faces In Reflection" (the instrumental version) to me is like finally finding God. RIP George.

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

One Funk Maestro to another.........

[@bryancee5150]

Was Deneice Williams there? George Duke did produce alot of her 80's output, including her biggest hit, 'Let's Hear It For The Boy'.

[@tonartification]

I'm not sure for Niecy, but I do know that Bill Withers was in the audience !

[@johnsight1553]

SHE was pralee covered in a blk vail

[@tueretreasures]

Her biggest hit was and is "FREE", isn't it?!?

[@phillipwattsjr.4714]

@@tueretreasures EWF hooked that one up for her.

[@KurtKnutsen]

GLAD SEEN HIM WITH ZAPPA>

[@claytonclark4310]

...A truly great musician dies and we only hear about it by accident?! I'm pretty sure he was from San Francisco, and I'm not aware of anything in the Bay Area media about his death, much less his life and amazing career. That's America for you....

[@Yahahavah]

Watch out for February 2019

[@donaldlee4202]

Sad

[@marcusmiller849]

wasn't Herbie Hancock at the memorial?Couldn't find any words from him.. Strange.

[@tonartification]

You should know, Marcus (if you are that bass player), you were there aren't you?!

[@marcusmiller849]

tonartification yes yes, I was my man. But I couldn't find Herbie! I was kinda let down to be honest, since he collaborated so many times during the 80's with The Duke and Stanley..

[@tonartification]

Marcusmiller I think Herbie couldn't make it, cause he was on tour somewhere. But I'm not really sure. ps. Yesterday I've had an interview with John Scofield. We talked also about his 3 years with Miles. Have you heard Sco's new album "Überjam deux". It's so amazing!! What do you think about it? You can check the brandnew Überjam-vids my channel ...

[@ismite2]

Marcusmiller marcus??? really???

[@SupernovaA-dj8dh]

ismite2 That ain't the real Marcus Miller;that's some fuckin' jerkoff pretending to be him.'Cause that is what I think of Marcusmiller(fake)...a jerkoff.