::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . By Mona Austin George Duke, a dynamic jazz piano and keyboard innovator passed away Monday night in Los Angeles, CA.  Duke had been struggling with a form of Luekemia,  chronic lymphocytic   .  He was 67. A true master of the instrument, for over 40 years George Duke "tickled the ivory" introducing a signature sound defined by elaborate  arpeggio's and scintillating trills. Duke's son Rashid thanked supporters in a statement: “The outpouring of love and support that we have received from my father’s friends, fans and the entire music community has been overwhelming,” he said. “Thank you all for your concern, prayers and support.” Duke recorded over 30 albums and produced numerous artists including Miles Davis and Smokie Robinson.   In the early years of his career, Duke played with Cannonball Adderly, Frank Zappa, and Stanley Clarke.  Each of these majestic group leaders had their own unique interpretation of jazz,  w...