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Illusions
Studio album by
Released1995
StudioConway, Los Angeles, CA

Fantasy Studio, Berkeley, CA LeGonks West, Los Angeles, CA

O'Henry Studio, Burbank, CA
Genre
  • R&B
  • jazz
  • Length1:06:52
    LabelWarner Bros. Records
    ProducerGeorge Duke
    George Duke chronology
    Snapshot
    (1992)
    Illusions
    (1995)
    Is Love Enough?
    (1997)

    Illusions is a studio album by American keyboardist George Duke released in 1995 on Warner Bros Records. The album reached No. 33 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and No. 3 on both the Billboard Top Jazz Albums and Top Contemporary Jazz Albums charts.[1][2]

    Overview[edit]

    Illusions was produced by George Duke. Artists such as the Emotions, Dianne Reeves, Marvin Winans, and James Ingram appear on the album.[3]

    Critical reception[edit]

    Professional ratings
    Review scores
    SourceRating
    AllMusic[3]

    With a 4 out of 5 star rating Craig Lytle of AllMusic commented:

    On this album, first and foremost, Duke utilizes this vast platform to express his musical passions. And in his own ingenious way, he voices his indiscreet discernment on the many virtues and vices of society. This set is eclectic, and at times, audaciously eccentric. Of the 13 selections, four are instrumentals and several are tinted with a sweet R&B coating. However, every number is seasoned with Duke's indelible jazzy melodies and interludes.[3]

    Track listing[edit]

    All tracks are written by George Duke, expect where indicated

    Illusions track listing[1]
    No.TitleWriter(s)Length
    1."Genesis" 1:34
    2."500 Miles to Go" 5:00
    3."411" 5:10
    4."Love Can Be So Cold" 5:42
    5."Illusions" 5:00
    6."The Simple Things" 5:16
    7."Life and Times" 6:07
    8."Look What We Started Now" 5:55
    9."C'est La Vie"Michael Sembello, Dick Rudolph4:51
    10."Buffalo Soldiers" 4:50
    11."Money" 5:16
    12."No Greater Love" 4:46
    13."So I'll Pretend" 7:25

    References[edit]

    1. ^ a b George Duke: Illusions. Warner Bros. Records. 1995.
  • ^ "George Duke". billboard.com. Billboard.
  • ^ a b c Lytle, Craig. "George Duke: Illusions". allmusic.com. AllMusic.

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Illusions_(George_Duke_album)&oldid=1164708460"

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