June 17, 2013

George Duke Speaks on Wife Corine’s Death and Healing Through Music

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*The power of music is universal. And George Duke is no exception. In fact, Duke – who’s headlining next Saturday night  at the Playboy Jazz Festival – credits his time working with Jeffrey Osborne on the former L.T.D. frontman’s latest album, “A Time For Love,” for helping him cope with the death of his wife Corine, [...]




George Duke Weaves a New Dream With Teena Marie on New Album

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*With a new collection of music on the way, George Duke has dreams to share. And he’s brought Teena Marie along for the ride. The late songbird travels down a new musical route on “Ball and Chain,” a song off Duke’s forthcoming release “Dream Weaver.” According to Duke the R&B icon embraced collaborating on a [...]




George Duke Comments on Wife’s Passing and Funeral Arrangements

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*EUR has received a communiqué  from George Duke responding to the interest in his wife Corine’s recent passing. George’s message is below. To one and all: I would like to thank all of you for your sentiments during this time of great loss for my family! Having said that I hope you will understand when [...]




George Duke’s Wife Corine Passes Away

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*We have sad news to report about the wife of jazz/funk musician George Duke. Corine, his wife of many years, has passed away due to complications of cancer. Unfortunately, as of this posting,  we don’t have specific details. Our prayers go out to George in his hour of grief. EUR will pass along more details [...]




Audio: George Duke Kicks off New EUR Interview Series

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*Well now, have we got some new good stuff for you. We’ve just partnered with Sweden’s DJ Soulswede of SoulInterviews.com to bring you in-depth interviews with some of your favorite R&B/Soul/Jazz artists. You’ll hear from legendary names like Sheila E, James D-Train  Williams, the late Teena Marie and lot’s more. Today, we’ll begin our series [...]




THE (01-12-12) EURweb Free-4-All Page/Board

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*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE. ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE Desire is the starting point of all achievement, [...]




THE (01-12-11) EURweb Free-4-All Page/Board

George Duke turns 65 today.

*Just like the headline says, this page/board is where you can discuss the stuff that we didn’t cover in today’s issue. (It’s sort of like feedback with a twist) Remember, NO name calling, racial taunting, graphic sex talk and vulgarity in general, PLEASE.  ——– EUR MOTIVATIONAL NOTE Desire is the starting point of all achievement, [...]




Family, Friends Say Goodbye to Teena Marie

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*”She was not a spiritual human being, but a spirit having a human experience.” Dressed in white hundreds of close friends and family gathered at Forest Lawn today to say goodbye to R&B superstar, Teena Marie, at an afternoon memorial service. The singer, producer, died December 26, in her Pasadena home, but no signs of [...]




Photos/Video: Jarreau, Duke, Goapele at LB Jazz Fest

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*The Long Beach Jazz Festival took place from Aug. 13-15 at the beautiful seaside setting of Rainbow Lagoon Park on Shoreline Drive in Long Beach, California. Among the performers: Goapele, Mike Miller George Duke, Poncho Sanchez and Al Jarreau, who appeared in fine form after being hospitalized in France last month with breathing problems. [Watch [...]




Original Jazz Crusaders, George Duke, Al Jarreau, Melanie Fiona & More Set for Long Beach Jazz Festival

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    *Long Beach, CA – Rainbow Promotions presents the 23rd Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival August 13, 14 and 15, 2010. The Festival again takes place at the lovely seaside setting of Rainbow Lagoon Park on Shoreline Drive in Long Beach, California. As with previous Long Beach Jazz Festivals, the 3-day music extravaganza has [...]




Anita Baker to Record New Album in Nashville

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*She hasn’t gone country, but R&B singer Anita Baker has chosen to record her upcoming Blue Note album in the country music capital. “I’m going to Nashville to mix it up, shake it and see what comes out,” Baker said in a statement Monday, explaining, “they still know how to make a record in analog.” [...]




Kirk Whalum Back With ‘The Gospel According to Jazz: Chapter III’

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*MEMPHIS – Eight-time Grammy nominated jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum recently released the long-awaited third installment in his popular genre-bridging gospel jazz series. The Gospel According To Jazz: Chapter III (GATJ3), available in stores and digital retailers, features both a two-disc CD and a special hi-definition DVD. The lead single is the gospel inspired “He’s Been [...]