Cornell Dupree | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Cornell Luther Dupree |
Born | Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | December 19, 1942
Died | May 8, 2011 Fort Worth, Texas | (aged 68)
Genres | Jazz fusion, soul jazz, smooth jazz, crossover jazz, R&B |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Guitar |
Labels | Wounded Bird, Antilles, Kokopelli, Dialtone |
Cornell Luther Dupree (December 19, 1942 – May 8, 2011)[1] was an American jazz and R&B guitarist. He worked at various times with Aretha Franklin, Bill Withers, Donny Hathaway, King Curtis, and Steve Gadd, appeared on Late Night with David Letterman,[2] and wrote a book on soul and blues guitar, Rhythm and Blues Guitar. He reportedly recorded on 2,500 sessions.[3]