'Reach For It' - The Genius of George Duke
Last Show: Wednesday 15 th March 2023
PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)
A Celebration of a widely loved and admired, now much-missed musical genius of great integrity – George Duke.
Tracing his work from the Zappa years though a multi-album jazz and funk solo career plus numerous heavyweight collaborations (Billy Cobham, Stanley Clarke, Rachelle Ferrell), and Montreux triumphs, Duke's music provides the melodic canvas for these outstanding players to express themselves. Expect impeccable ensemble musicianship, friendly funk, Brazilian vibes and very groovy jazz. Trademark keyboard wizardry – both musical and technical – from one of George Duke’s greatest admirers, Carl Hudson. On the evening joined by Oli Savill (Jamiroquai, Roy Ayres, Annie Lennox) on percussion, with a Special Guest singer Imaani (lead singer Incognito, Chaka Khan).