Legendary jazz keyboardist George Duke has died at age 67. Duke is best known for collaborating with Miles Davis, Frank Zappa, Barry Manilow and many others. He is also recognized for his contributions to R&B and Brazilian music.

His publicist confirmed to NPR that Duke died Monday. His record label, Concord Music Group, confirmed that he had battled chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

“The outpouring of love and support that we have received from my father's friends, fans and the entire music community has been overwhelming," his son, Rashid Duke, said in a statement, notes USA Today. “Thank you all for your concern, prayers and support.”

Born in San Rafael, California, he studied music at the San Francisco Conservatory, notes Rolling Stone. He quickly became known for his unique keyboard playing, including a 1969 collaboration with violinist Jean-Luc Ponty called The Jean-Luc Ponty Experience with The George Duke Trio. In the 1970s, he began working with Zappa, appearing on the albums Chunga’s Revenge, Apostrophe and Over-Nite Sensation.

During the 1980s, he produced albums with Davis and also played on Michael Jackson’s 1979 breakthrough solo album Off The Wall.

His work in R&B includes collaborations with George Clinton and Anita Baker and broke into Brazilian music by working with Milton Nascimento, Flora Purim and Airto Moreira.

Duke released DreamWeaver on July 16 and it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard contemporary jazz chart.

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