George Duke

Heavyweight fusion and smooth jazz pianist, famous for playing with Frank Zappa, Al Jarreau, Jean-Luc Ponty, Don Ellis, Sonny Rollins and Stanley Clarke as well as for being sampled by Daft Punk. While his recent studio albums have played it safe and smooth, his live shows are a tour de force of creativity and pack a mighty punch with a soulful band of LA session aces.