Feel (George Duke album)
George Duke · 1974
41 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and soul with lush harmonies and adventurous instrumental explorations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Funny Funk — The opening track sets a playful tone with its infectious groove and intricate keyboard work, capturing the essence of Duke's unique style.
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Love — This ballad features soulful melodies and heartfelt piano arrangements, showcasing Duke's ability to blend emotion with technical prowess.
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Feel — The title track exemplifies the album's thematic depth and musical exploration, merging complex rhythms with rich orchestration to create an immersive experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong compositions and cohesive flow, marking a significant step in jazz fusion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong groove in 'Funny Funk', establishing a rhythmic foundation that persists throughout.
- The transitions between tracks often blend seamlessly, creating a continuous flow rather than distinct separations.
- Harmonic complexity is evident, with lush chord progressions that shift frequently, enhancing the jazz-fusion sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing and flow
- immersive listening sessions
- experimental sound explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1974, George Duke released 'Feel' as his third studio album, following his work with Frank Zappa. This album marked a significant step in his evolution as a solo artist, establishing him as a key figure in the jazz-fusion movement while showcasing his diverse musical talents.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Herbie Hancock· Chick Corea· Weather Report
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Funny Funk 5:21
- 2 Love 6:08
- 3 The Once Over 4:43
- 4 Feel 5:39
- 5 Cora Jobege 2:50
- 6 Old Slipper 5:41
- 7 Tzina (Theme From the Opera "Tzina") 2:01
- 8 Yana Aminah 4:34
- 9 Rashid 3:38
- 10 Statement 1:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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