Cornell Dupree
Cornell Dupree | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Cornell Luther Dupree |
| Born | December 19, 1942 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | May 8, 2011 (aged 68) Fort Worth, Texas |
| 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) was an American jazz fusion 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, and wrote a book on soul and blues guitar, Rhythm and Blues Guitar. He reportedly recorded on 2,500 sessions.