The Best Of The MPS Years (2xLP)

The Best Of The MPS Years (2xLP)Discover the timeless classics and highlights from George Dukes legendary era with the renowned Black Forest label, MPS. This compilation traces back to a serendipitous 1966 encounter in San Francisco, where MPS founder Hans Georg Brunner Schwer discovered the then 20 year old pianist performing live. Captivated by Dukes fresh sound, Brunner Schwer soon arranged a recording session that marked the beginning of a groundbreaking collaboration. Over the

Discover the timeless classics and highlights from George Duke’s legendary era with the renowned Black Forest label, MPS. This compilation traces back to a serendipitous 1966 encounter in San Francisco, where MPS founder Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer discovered the then 20-year-old pianist performing live. Captivated by Duke’s fresh sound, Brunner-Schwer soon arranged a recording session that marked the beginning of a groundbreaking collaboration. Over the next five years, George Duke crafted six essential albums blending jazz with fusion, forming a pivotal chapter in his musical legacy. This collection brings together those influential works, showcasing the vibrant creativity and enduring impact of Duke’s MPS years.

Tracklist:

A1. Au-Right 
A2. Funny Funk
A3. That’s What She Said
A4. The Opening
A5. For Love

B1. Feel
B2. Capricorn
B3. Dawn
B4. Seeing You

C1. Someday
C2. Feels So Good
C3. Love Reborn
C4. Uncle Remus

D1. Love
D2. Cobra Jobege
D3. Foosh
D4. Don’t Be Shy
D5. North Beach