To DO To BE To SEE! A delightful trip!

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Duke London full profile / Live vocals / pre-produced orchestration / 1 musician

Full program notes

Mostly original songs created at the request of the Walt Disney company, but not all used by Disney. Melodic storytelling with performances by fascinating animal characters that are seen and heard along with performer Duke London. The show takes all back to childhood to appreciate the gift of a well-fed imagination. Kids are encouraged to attend, but adults guaranteed to have the biggest Smiles. Fun and heart-warming. London delivers semi-R&B styled vocals that are stimulating, sweet and engaging for young and older audiences.

Historical context

R&B music is a musical genre developed by Black Americans in the 1940s that derived from gospel, jazz, folk, and traditional blues music. It emerged in tandem with rock ‘n’ roll, but diverged from it in later decades. One of the early styles of R&B was jump blues, pioneered by Louis Jordan. The golden age of R&B occurred in the 1950s and 60s, with artists like Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin. R&B music evolved in the 1970s and 80s with influences from funk, disco, and new jack swing. However, I am also a lover of classical music. Although I was surrounded by R&B music as a child, I am also a lover of Classical music since its use in animated TV productions during my childhood. And I first experienced a live opera on a school field trip as an 8-year-old. That love has continued since then. Could my vocal style be attributed to a blending of both?

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Excerpts from: "Duke London - For the KID In Me"