Tribute to George Duke Live at Java Jazz Festival 2014

Tribute to George Duke feat. Larry Kimpel, Gorden Campbell, Adam Hawley, Indra Lesmana, Dira Sugandhi, Jeff Lorber, Chuck Loeb, Maurice Brown, Tom Braxton & Tony Momrelle. Live at the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2014, Sunday March 2nd, D1 Hall - JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Official Website :
www.georgeduke.com

[@larrykimpel169]

THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO APPRECIATE THE ABOVE CONCERT: I have to comment on the statement that this concert had little to do with George Duke by @ Laszlo Kamaker and the other comment by @ jat4xx regarding my singing. Number one, myself and Drummer Gorden Campbell were called to do this tribute concert for George by his manager about a week before we flew to Indonesia to do it. Number two, we had all of two days to rehearse with everyone else on stage that (donated) their time and talents to the effort... They didn't get paid to do it!!! George was a dear friend and I had the pleasure of playing on seven or eight of his CD's. This was the first time that I stood on a stage and played George Duke's Music without him standing there smiling back at me, so it was extremely emotional for me and for Gorden, but we did our very best to pull it off. The concert had everything to do with George Duke!!! We had no time, no budget and no singers that knew the music except myself. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but at least use your opinions in an intelligent and informed way. If you don't what went into a thing to make it happen, don't sit at home in front of your computer typing negative comments that mean nothing and make you seem very small. If you don't have good and positive things to say about others... don't speak. Life Lesson Number One. Peace, LK

[@LaszloKamaker]

dear Larry, thanks for your respond, I am not questioning your love for your friend/mate George Duke at all! You are a great one of my favorite musician and the other musicians too. only thing I have to say about that concert: if it's not ready yet and not sounds like how suppose to be sounds, it's better wait and don't do it at all then do it an "O.K.way/level. George Duke deserve to be played perfectly. He was your really good friend...( I loved him very much too I got all his music...) about who got paid or not...it's not important of curse. If it's me I would make sure after the concert everybody who knew George Duke or not will see and feel his greatness... peace, LK

[@larrykimpel169]

I do understand and thank you very much for your response... I really meant no disrespect to you, and you're probably right. They rushed us into it and it was ragged in many aspects. The one thing I will say about the performance was that is was spontaneous just like George loved to do live shows. He hated rehearsing (Frank Zappa Days) and so he would do a lot of things off the cuff like we did that night. That's what made it pure George Duke on the one hand... Peace my Brother, and God Bless!!! LK

[@LaszloKamaker]

Larry Kimpel You are a great person! :) God Bless you!

[@larrykimpel169]

Likewise... Bless you Brother for being so loving and protective of the memory and legacy of George Duke. Thank you!!!

[@larrykimpel169]

Joanna, that's the sweetest thing you could've ever said. I truly appreciate it, and I know that the other musicians do as well. God bless you and keep you, and we all will keep George's awesome memory and legacy alive in the music that we sing and play every day. Sincerely, LK

[@larrykimpel169]

One thing is for sure, George Duke will never ever be forgotten with passionate and loving fans of his music/legacy like of all of you who truly understand who George is... For those who don't know G as well as you might think you do, George's live concerts were never "perfect" because he HATED to rehearse. This is because of the years he spent with Frank Zappa rehearsing many hours a day. It burned him out. So, he relied on musicians that knew his music best to pull the tunes off in a way that was musical and fun for him. You see, G didn't take himself quite as seriously as some of you might think. He was a fun loving teddy bear of a man who loved to play and have one of a kind moments happen... period. Those type pf moments cannot happen when everything is "perfect". "Perfect" is mechanical and there was nothing mechanical about George Duke. So you see, in many ways, this concert was just what the doctor ordered for George's Tribute. Even George's Memorial service included lots of unrehearsed, spontaneous music. I think, no, I know that he loved it all... mistakes included! Now you know... Peace, LK

[@DieterSchran]

I am a huge Frank Zappa fan!That's wen i notice George Duke for the first time,back with the Mothers of Invention!!

[@nambrvan]

FZ, G Duke and G Benson are high end. That is perfection, to write things, to compose them and make them so strong so other artists do them as top hits. For that you dont need only good musicians to play every note, u need soul and skills to improvise. If u ever come to Serbia, Ill be in first row in ur concert. Btw, no rhyme no reason is the most powerful song I ever heard! Thank you!

[@larrykimpel169]

Thanks very much!

[@DieterSchran]

Larry Kimpel thank you for a great concert! You guy's did a great job 👏👏👏👏👏👏✌

[@larrykimpel169]

Thank you my friend!

[@larrykimpel169]

Thank you to each and every person who has taken the time out of their busy days to comment on this video! I appreciate the good and the not so good comments because you'll NEVER be able to please everyone in this world! This was simply an impromptu Jam Session... The kind of thing that my friend and mentor, George Duke LOVED!!! He was all about spontaneity in the music (mistakes and all) and I know that he was in the room that night on stage with us laughing and smiling just as he always did! Thanks again everyone and Happy Holidays! Blessings, LK

[@rubensleite9384]

+Larry Kimpel ... this is a super impromtu Jam Session, great GIG !!!

[@michaelcarpenter6262]

+Larry Kimpel The level of talent that you and the guys brought to the Tribute was absolutely phenomenal - master musicians showing how it's done,

[@larrykimpel169]

+Rubens Leite Thanks Rubens!!!

[@larrykimpel169]

+Michael Carpenter Thank you so much Michael, glad you enjoyed our little tribute to a Giant!!!

[@got2bharmony]

+Larry Kimpel - Thank you for taking the time to connect with George's fans. George has had a profound influence on my life. His piano solo on Brazilian Love Affair was genial, original and typical of his creativity, the whole album was an amazing fusion of American Jazz and Brazilian music. I saw George live with Stanley Clarke in London after the release of the Clarke Duke Project which was disappointing, sadly I think the band had indulged in certain substances and the gig was way below the standard George would have expected. Several years later I saw George at the Jazz Café in London. This time he was spot on, he invited several guys from the audience to come up and play keyboards with his killer band, it only served to show what a great musician George was and how the people who got up were not!! If I remember correctly you played on his Illusions album and you made a great contribution to a very solid album. In many ways George will probably be best remembered for his funk albums of the late 70s and the wonderful musicians he attracted and guided to produce some wonderful music, Charles Johnson, Byron Miller and Sheila E were all playing with George when they were young and helped create some iconic recordings. RIP George.

[@CiroVilla]

I just cannot believe that the legendary Larry Kimpel is actually commenting in here. Just extraordinary..Folks, if you don't know the breadth of Maestro Kimpel's career, just look it up...He is an A rated Bass player.. Thank you Larry for your incredible contribution to the world of Jazz for the last 30 years. Larry Kimpel

[@unclerho8388]

Soooo right!!!! Larry Kimpel is one of my all time faves!! Listen to his smoothness on Boney James' "East Bay" if u don't believe me. Dude is amazing!!!

[@larrykimpel169]

+Ciro Villa Thank you Ciro for your kind words, I deeply appreciate the love!!!

[@larrykimpel169]

+Uncle Rho Thank you brother!!!

[@rwms007357]

What a Marvelous Tribute to a Amazing "The Master Pianist of FUNK, R&B, AFRO Cuban , BRAZILLIAN Music!" It's not a day that I think about George Duke's musical treasures that he left behind on the earth. REST IN ETERNAL PEACE!

[@larrykimpel169]

We had a ball doing this... Mistakes and all! On "Sweet Baby" I had the lyrics right in front of me, but I had mistakenly marked the background vocal parts in all RED INK thus every time I tried to read the verses, my eyes were drawn to the wrong parts>>> I COULDN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF THEM!!! IT WAS SO WEIRD!!! :-( I hope that George didn't mind too much... It was an extremely emotional time for Gorden Campbell and I, as this was the first time that we ever had to play George's music without him being there with us... I cried a lot during the rehearsals. Anyway, please enjoy what we tried to present for my dear friend and mentor, Mr. George Duke!

[@lovesur]

lovely!

[@hovotumanyan4087]

Larry Kimpel Thank You

[@denishepi8599]

Love your work Larry.I got introduced to George at Nucleus Nuance Club LA in 1988.If I recall I bought him a beer and I expressed my love not only for the prolific catalogue of his music but the overwhelming feel and beauty of the "Brazilian Love Affair" album.Love you always George, thank you for the creative output here in his memory Larry and band.

[@sixxarctica2811]

😭

[@virtueeg]

It's OK Brother Larry Kimpel I give you all the band and background singers a thumbs up 👍 nothing but love and just know that u are not alone my heart is full (tears of joy) tears because I truly miss him in the presence of us sitting down at that baby grand piano gracing the audience with his presence and sharing his musical gifts with us that that our God has blessed and given him thank you Larry for making this possible to pay to the Maestro himself Mr. George Duke whose musical legacy will live on much love and respect to u, the band the legends and background singers. God's blessings on you all.

[@terrybooker9033]

Thank you Larry Kimpel for the Tribute! George childhood friend took me to George's house in 1992 while I was on active duty in the U.S. Navy. I had the opportunity to play for George. Although I was a little nervous, he made me feel comfortable and complimented my creativeness and improvisational skills. Like many of his friends and fans, I miss him and will soon honor him by performing an arrangement of his "Muir Woods Suite." Much Mahalo!

[@larrykimpel169]

Thanks so much for the well wishes and support of what we did to honor the music and memory of Mr. George Duke!

[@BBT609]

You KNOW you did well on a George Duke Tribute when you hire JEFF LORBER.:) Love his style of playing and his music!

[@nickrome55]

The show was played out of love for a musician who was not above playing All genres of the arts…He loved playing Soul / R/B, Straight-Ahead Jazz, Fusion, Blues, and his own, "George Duke Product band, that simultaneously encompassed the very styles I speak of… My Grandma used to say, "if you can't say something nice, Don't say shit!",….her words exactly.

[@joesamplez]

RIP George Duke. Beautiful tribute from beautiful musicians. Indra Lesmana - you're in a class of your own. Respect.

[@jgmiller804]

These guys did such an incredible job with the time given (and a less than lively audience). Real musicians doing their thing. George would be proud.

[@joshuamcclanahan7844]

Props to Larry Kimpel. Singing and playing bass at the same time is not an easy task and you nailed it. Not to forget this a great lineup of musicians all on stage with each other. Nothing short of amazing

[@napalmandcyanide8354]

I first "got into" George Duke while listening to Frank Zappa. Inca Roads, Uncle Remus, and Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy. Absolutely fantastic pieces. There isn't even enough room in this comment box to talk about his massive body of solo work. Truly a great Jazz musician, and even better human being.

[@christenebutler9200]

George Duke at DC's Cellar Door 1975. My brain is still shakin'. Rest in an eternal groove.

[@Louie914]

Chuck Loeb was a genius...great solo on no rhyme or no reason. Thanks Larry for the trubute to George.

[@JeemarVilan]

RIP George Duke... Your music will live forever in our hearts :)

[@manmonki]

Larry. Posting from France, I would like to thank you and all the great musicians for what you did on stage.Duke would be proud of all of you . That was a great moment to hear to this good music and you offered us a good memorial trip . Keep playing , keep making us dreaming like you did , wooow that was amazing. Only great musicians , Lorber, Loeb , Lesmana, Momrelle ...., ..., I didn't want to believe that you were all together ...! Thank you So much guys..!

[@4strings4me]

great tribute Larry... There will never be another George Duke... One of God's gifts to us musically...

[@chibuezengozi]

George Duke is so irreplaceable!!! Those spoken tributes got me so emotional. Thanks guys!

[@marcomandelli8585]

Thank you Larry Kimpel and all the great musicians for this beatiful concert! I'm watching it many times!

[@larrykimpel169]

+Marco Mandelli You're welcome Marco and Thank you!!!

[@sashin29]

Here In South Africa When Something Is Awesome We Say "TOPS"....Love It..."TOPS, TOPS,TOPS"....

[@lefujyou]

the duke one of my all time inspirations still alive in us!

[@funklover24]

RIP George Duke and Chuck Loeb

[@Americanjazzlady07]

I'm glad I found this!! George Duke was one of my favorite jazz artists, singers and acquaintance. I miss him. He went Home too early, but if he's in Heaven then he will play for God and he's with his wife Corrin!!! GLORY!!!!

[@FunTimex17]

Anyone that ever met George is forever enlightened and humbled for life. Had the pleasure of meeting him in San Rafael years back when our paths crossed at sonic solutions.

[@roxy488]

Met George Duke him at the Glenside Theatre outside of Philly the year before he passed. He graciously signed my CD and we chatted.about my keyboard playing. I told him Ijust learned how to play No Rhyme No Reason on the piano that day. It was my first GD concert, when he performed with Marcus Miller and David Sanborn. He asked me what took me so long to come to finally one of his concerts. But before I could answer he put his hand on my shoulder and looked me in the eye as he smiled and said he was just glad I was there. I will always treasure that momet. RIP George!

[@carlosrodrigues3360]

larry 'm very good, congratulations for the work, the band could come here in Brazil to do a show like this in my mind state ... holy victory george duke eternal master of the keyboards . Sincerely Rogin .

[@bobfrode]

What an amazing collection of talented musicians. I love this kind of funky jazz :) George Duke R.I.P.

[@hemihead4269]

This is just the way Mr. Duke himself would have liked to be remembered. All praise to the one and only. RIP brother. Thank you for the memories.

[@tonkatsu5800]

10:48 Sweet Baby 51:50 Born To Love You

[@kevinroome8286]

LOVED it, THANKING you all for a Fantastic Awesome Concert, I'm still playing his Brilliant Jazz Funk vinyl LPS, he is still in our SOUL and HEARTS ❤️🙏 R.I.P SIR DUKE💞

[@patriciaturnerbuford5613]

"Forever memorable, the beloved George Duke!!"💞💖✝💌💫

[@user-ro9fq5qd6w]

Спасибо Феля! Правда я еще под впечетлением от NORTH SEA JAZZ - 2014,на котором я на старости лет,благодаря своему другу,побывал и воочию увидел и услышал своего любимого STEVIE WONDER.Помимо других звезд джаза он радовал меня два с половиной часа. GEORDE DUKE я тоже люблю!

[@jazzjazznjazz]

Just came across this video today and sad that I never came across it earlier...truly what an amazing session put up for a pioneer and legend in jazz ! And every musician bringing their own style to the table, adds to the magic. Yes, it is a jam, everyone's enjoying themselves and just the way the great GD would probably have loved it. RIP George Duke.

[@michaelcarpenter6262]

Since this tribute, I believe that Chuck Loeb passed as well. Sad to see this generation of musicians go as time pushes forward.

[@GPSjammer]

What a soloist Tom Braxton is! Tasteful. Fitting tribute gentlemen, especially so suddenly it all happened. All guts and glory for George. Good work guys.

[@alphonsolee320]

GREAT JOB EVERYONE, GEORGE DUKE WOULD BE PROUD. I loved the live horn section, great job guys. I am going to miss him and his music; it's been a big part of my life. I remember meeting and talking with him in Detroit, he was so friendly and down to earth; we talk for a long time before the show. The Detroit fans loved us some Duke. He will be missed. Rests in peace George Duke, God bless your family. Duuuuuuuuuuuuke.

[@scottclark1839]

Just caught this vid; George is sorely missed. What wonderful music!

[@brucemcdonald1114]

Man. George Duke was SO DAMN GOOD. Loved his stuff since the first note I ever heard. (and I've been around forever.) I think I almost shed a tear when you choked up in the middle of track two. So sad he's gone.

[@SATruthSeeker]

"No rhyme no reason" performance is just amazing. I love this song. What a feel in the sung verses and instrumental solos! Even and precisely unperfect ;) Huge musicians, nice performance, in the name of GD's love and greatness. Beyond talent and virtuosity: generosity. Thank you all!!! RIP George and Chuck. Love.

[@didier6609]

Superbe concert!!! les solos a partir de la 41 eme minute sont exceptionnels ,encore bravo .A Fan french from LYON

[@TheUsoltsev]

Thank You Java Jazz Fest!!! )) COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ivanguatura1193]

Larry Kimpel (bass) , Gorden Campbell (Drums), Jeff Lorber (pianio), Adam Hawley (Guitar), Indra Lesmana (piano), Dira Sugandhi (singer), Chuck Loeb (Guitar),Maurice Brown (Singer), Tom Braxton (sax), Tony Momrelle (singer)

[@michaelcarpenter6262]

A correction: Maurice “Mobetta” Brown played trumpet awesomely throughout the tribute but I don't think he did any vocals. Missing from the list is the lady who jammed vocally on Reach for It along with Momrelle, clearly familiar with tune. I think she also appears in a 2009 T-Jam video with Duke's band. Who is she? I'm assuming she wasn't left off attribution purposefully but I think she should be recognized since she has a connection to George Duke and paid tribute.

[@maxaletas4318]

Thanks a lot for this tribute!

[@billyblue109]

Great job Larry. As Gordon can testify, I was a huge George Duke Fan. Thank you and Gordon for helping preserve his legacy.

[@robertsmity3201]

Loved this tribute. Thanks for all you guys time and efforts. All of you are golden. Rob....

[@fishinglottery2021]

Can’t nobody do it the Duke.. his phrasing on notes riffs and runs….🔥🔥🔥

[@alaneisenberg1438]

A fitting tribute to the great man by this fantastic band chock full of talented musicians. The stand out players were Michael Matson and Gordon Campbell.

[@triofloranduacordes]

Oh! Fantastic!!!

[@user-oh6bh4ki6z]

2020 i watched this video more than 20 times and still love it!!!!!

[@zzpops2782]

Thanks, Larry K for the "Duke Tribute Jam"! I first got to see George at the ol' Agora in Cleveland back in the mid-70's - around the time of "Faces in Reflection" (w/Ndugu and Beard) - loved him ever since!

[@larrykimpel169]

+ZZ Pops Awesome ZZ and you're welcome!!!

[@user-ec2iu5pv1d]

I felt lost when brazillian love affair played..will be miss the touch of george fingers at that song..then dira hit born to love you so deep and sadly while indra gave the origin sense of the song with melodica..I will always remember george live show at 2010 java jazz festival..RIP George Duke

[@bongiechitanga7284]

what a tribute,dedication & collaboration !!! wish if this could have been his sending off . RIP Duke

[@alfonsomarra339]

Indra lesmana is spectacular

[@jimbrown5552]

Thanks again for sharing

[@jericoharmie838]

Excellent.. So Classy.. the reason why i started to Love Jazz!! 😍🎶

[@88keyflopper2]

GREAT! George would love it!

[@jerrymcleod8586]

You Did a Great Job Brother,I Feel George Duke Spirit!!🙏🏾🎶🎸🥁🎹🔥🔥ThankYou!! 🙏🏾

[@ABM750]

Beautiful happy music x

[@sebastianguic685]

simply beautiful

[@swayteca]

Wow what a career, I was introduced to his music in high school, I continued a fan through College my post college early career got married in my thirties raised two kids who have now graduated college I have retired he his fantastic career comes to an end, what a great run R.I.P.

[@RinoMelillo]

realy nice! George Duke my favorite music for years!

[@georgetuner2296]

Excellent ...absolutely excellent ....!!!!

[@sandrat8464]

This is so great. I love George and his music.

[@wjohnjr]

Just absolutely wonderfuul!! Dig it....

El nivel de respeto que se respira en este homenaje es muy grande. Tenemos mucho que aprender. George Duke forever.

[@andrealexander3458]

just so much for me, tanks for this song i like it.

[@rubenswilliam1985]

Playlist thank you

[@smooth_jazz_escola]

Awesome concert !

[@amschelmayer8220]

tx you !

[@MultiHotFlash]

It's so funky. I love it!

[@rolandschmitt1721]

MAKE MY DAY THANK´S

[@dondebar]

Great job - the music is fantastic, and the recording is top notch!

[@guitarplayer8627]

Thanks to All For this Concert.

[@hottubz1965]

Very touching performance, thank you!

[@connieepley4778]

George Duke. All time favorite. . Still jammin . Fantastic !!

[@UWMarvin]

Thanks to all this great musicians, a fantastic tribute to a jazz legend. Thanks to Duke for all the hours of music that I had the pleasure of enjoy, one of the best without any doubt.

[@brulifok]

I enjoyed very much and gave me good mood

[@valdirAdorasom]

This clean guitar is wonderful!

[@thegiansteve]

Thank you and this video, I know now George Duke! Awesome performance and amazing music!

[@Y1117777]

Great concert, appreciate that you guys did this in memory of Mr. Duke

[@harperisking]

Great tribute to one of music's greats Mr George Duke !

[@johnpaulpaler409]

A great tribute to George Duke.

[@ballkeybord]

i loveJava Jazz

[@richardmurphy8744]

Long live this Dukes Music.

[@michaelpechman9121]

Many thanks to you Larry and to whole cast of band. I saw the record innumerable times. It's awesome! Thanks a lot for the positive emotions propagation!

[@garypollard6166]

Hello no matter how you celebrate George Duke's he was giant of a musician.

[@atenticonmirar]

Deleite total.

[@firmanbachtiar696]

nice performance,, tribute to george duke my fav always

[@marcpsn]

No Rhyme No Reason.. amazing version, love it

[@dianemorris7483]

Thank you so much for this. I am so pleased to see you all filled with the righteous spirit of "THE DUKEY STICK" himself. I too have aspirations of one day visiting your Country to enjoy this pure and natural music / Jazz Festival. ALL PRAISES BE TO THE MOST HIGH GOD.!

[@clivelange7879]

Pure Magic..Love it

[@waynelevyjazz]

Thank you very very much for posting this concert, Love George Duke a Great musical Spirit and Jeff Lorber with the interpretation . Two of my personal favorites of all times.(Inspirational)

[@madflavason]

OUTSTANDING TRIBUTE!!!

[@beryltross373]

Wonderful Tribute to George Duke.

[@GPSjammer]

You poured it out, Larry!

[@hasellbrown1277]

Having seen one of George's final concerts in ATL, this took me back to a day I will always cherish! Thanks for doing this....George would be happy!!

[@DieterSchran]

Great Concert!!!!!! You guys did a great job!!!!!R.I.P George Duke.

[@lencampa9049]

George *dukey*duke were do u start with him he has played with everyone and everyone has played with him generous musician to give his talent to others.was a blessed person and his music show's it.glad I listen to g.d in 7os. in until his passing was shocked glad to see great musicians like these can come 2gether and play his music to the great *George duke*thank u sir duke 4 the songs n memories*

[@MarkTarmannPianoCheck_it_out]

that trumpet solo. reminded me straightaway of Benny Bailey on Real Compared to What for the energy and perfect blend of deep jazz and in the pocket funk. The tone too, sounds like he's going to blow the horn to pieces. Love it. Great show.

[@vasifazan8532]

Larry , thank you so much for such a gift!!! Fantastic music !!Feel&Groove!!Amen!