Release Date: 29 August 2011
Label: Dialtone
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 688923002327
Genres: Jazz  Rhythm and Blues  
Release Date: 29 August 2011
Label: Dialtone
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 688923002327
Genres: Jazz  Rhythm and Blues  
Description
Cornell, a veteran of over 2500 sessions collaborating with some of the greatest artists and producers of our time, King Curtis, Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, Paul Simon, Miles Davis just to name drop a few.
Dupree began his career playing in the Atlantic Records studio band, recording on albums by Aretha Franklin (Aretha Live at Fillmore West) and King Curtis as a member of Curtis's band "The King Pins" (having grown up with King Curtis in Fort Worth, Texas). He appeared on the 1969 Lena Horne and Gábor Szabó recording, and on recordings with Archie Shepp, Grover Washington, Jr., Snooky Young and Miles Davis.
He was a founding member of the band Stuff, which featured fellow guitarist Eric Gale, Richard Tee on keyboards, Steve Gadd and Chris Parker on drums, and Gordon Edwards on bass. Dupree and Tee recorded together on many occasions. He is also known for playing the opening guitar riff on Aretha Franklin's "Respect".
Dupree died on May 8, 2011 at his home in Fort Worth, Texas. Dialtone recordings "I'm alright" is Cornell last recordings.
Tracklisting
Birdlegg
Bloodest Saxophone feat. Crystal Thomas
Ray Reed
Reverend Km Williams
Bells of Joy
Texas Southside Kings
Texas Soul Sisters
Texas Northside Kings
Chuck Berry
Various Artists
Camille Howard
Dinah Washington
Various Artists
Sonny Knight
Dolly Cooper
Jesse Allen