I'm truly honored & thankful to have many outstanding, great musicians, take time to say hello.  I'm blessed to share music with colleagues & the world.
                                                      Raul Duarte - 😎 –∞ Ω ∆∆∆ Ω ∞–

" Duarte, is one of the most technically advanced Bass players around. He frequently let's loose with his finger style funk "
- Chris Page - The Bakersfield Californian  

“Funky - I like it... GD”
- George Duke - Legendary Jazz, Fusion, Funk Artist - Facebook 

“Raul's Recording of "The Oakland Stroke" - Now that is impressive. " 
- George Straight - Legendary Country Artist & Composer” - via Facebook 

“Raul, great job man!!! Robert " Kool" Bell "
- Kool & the Gang” - Via FaceBook

"Raul Duarte I like this. I don't typically like modern music but it sounds kinda jazzy so I find it nice."
Dr. William H. Cosby " 
- Bill Cosby - via Facebook

“Raul," OAKLAND STROKE " That track is tight.I dig it.Good sound and feel. "
- Ndugu Chancler - Drums - Miles Davis, George Duke , Lionel Richie - via Facebook  

“Hi Raul, that is some excellent funk!. Best, Dr. Fink " 
- Matt Fink - Prince & Revolution, Sheila E - via Facebook 

"It's great, I love your video" - Richard Bona : Jazz singer, world bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion chez BONAYUMA PUBLISHING Richard Bona - via Linkden

“Very hip. Keep cookin Joe P.  "
- Joe Porcaro - Drumming Legend, Studio - Via FaceBook 

“It all sounds very good stay in touch"  
-Bruce Conte - Tower Of Power - Via FaceBook  

“Raul, this is tasty brother. I like your chops. . . there will be no sleeping while we are playing this music. Later. 
- Freddie Stone - Sly & The Family Stone - Via FaceBook 

"WOW!!!!!! "
- Liberty Devito - Drums, Billy Joel, - via FaceBook 

“Thanks for sharing Raul! You guys are Jammin" we like the sound do your thang. Good Luck with you new CD. Much respect!  "
- Evelyn Champagne King & Freddie Fox - via Facebook 

“Hi Raul, Man! The Oakland Stroke... kinna funky, Very Nice...Killin Bass! I take a listen at the rest of your hitz a little later Thanks for sharing " 
- Larry Washington - Stylistics, Spinners, Teddy Pendegrass - Via FaceBook 

“Raul...!!!...Thank-you for the " add ...I'm honored ... " 
- Chet McCraken, - Doobie Brothers

“Raul, fine job- did you sample the ToP horns? Also liked What Cha Gonna Do, all the best, Larry " 
- Larry Williams - Paul McCartney, George Benson, Al Jerreau - via Facebook 

"Raul Duarte is the most over all talented musician I have ever met. He plays bass phenomenal but his understanding of music far exceeds the bass guitar. "
- J.R. Goldman -  Korn  via Facebook

“OAKLAND STROKE Unbelievable man! Thanks so much for sharing ! dug It! N.J.  "
- Neil Jason- Dire Straits, Hall & Oates, Diana Ross" via Facebook

"Man, you are one baddd boy Raul!!!! - All the best to you! Tris.  "
- Tris Imboden - Chicago, Kenny Loggins - via FaceBook

"It's great, I love your video " 
- Richard Bona : Jazz singer, bass, keyboards, Bonayuma Publishing - via Linkden

“Hi Raul, Thanks for getting in touch, You sound amazing! Huge talent! I wish you all the best with your music. "
- Mark Egan - Bass  Pat Matheny, David Sanborn, John McGlaughlin - Via FaceBook 

“Hey Raul - that is badass! Great playing. Classic Rocco feel! Nice job. - BB "
- Bryan Beller - Steve Vai, Dream Theater, Dweezil Zappa

“Man you are killing it. Sounds great! So much fun stuff in that material. Keep in keepin' on!  "
- Lee Sklar - Phil Collins, James Taylor - via Facebook 

“Hey man. You know your stuff is super funky. I love humility. Its a great trait, but damn! Don't stop the music, its great. Be well bro! ” 
- Thelonious Sphere Monk - via Facebook 

“Awesome, Raul! Thanks so much for letting me have a listen! "
- Michael Manring - Solo Bass Virtuoso - Facebook 

“Wow, that stuff is slammin'! "
- Vail Johnson -Kenny G, Keb Mo - via Facebook 

“Thank you, I like your music. all the best!!!!  "
- Arturo Sandoval - Dizzy Gelespie, Grp Big Band - via Facebook 

“Great Music! Great Style! Kepp on Doin' what choo do!  Peace and Blessings to you my friend, M. H." 
- Michael Henderson-Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Aretha F. - via Facebook 

“Incredible playing Raul. Kudos... Roscoe  "
- Roscoe Beck - Robben Ford, Eric Johnson - Via Facebook

“Hey Raul, just listened to Oakland Stroke, "YOU BAD" 
- Tim Bogert, Bass Legend, Vanilla Fudge” Tim Bogert - Facebook 

"Hey Raul, Great playing, I like it! Keep up the good work. If I can help I'm right here. Larry "
- Larry Hartke - Bassist , Equipment Mfg - FaceBook 

“Funky playin' man.. I love it.. Love that Sun Goddess too.. I too use to play synths and keys for pianist Ramsey Lewis back in the 80's... In touch let's stay please. "
- Terry Burrus Keyboards - Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin- via Facebook 

“Raul, You are super talented!!! Great playing on all the instruments! Thanks for sharing that with me and continued success to you. Russ” 
- Russell Ferrante - Yellow Jackets, Lee Ritenour- GRP Big Band - FaceBook 

“Very funky Raul! Love it........thanks for sending. GA” 
- Gerald Albright - via FaceBook 

"DAMN!!! You play your ass off!!! I'm off to the woodshed! Easy, RR  "
- Ruben Rodiguez - Marc Anthony, Grover Washington, John Scofield, Via - via FaceBook

"Nice Raul!! "
- Joel Rosenblatt - Spyro Gyra, NY session Pro" -  via FaceBook (Jun 03, 2010) 

"Hi Raul. Just listened to Oakland Stroke. Funky! Keep up the good work. "
- Ronnie Laws- Ramsey Lewis, Jeff Lorber, Sister Sledge" - via Facebook 

“Nice Raul. A favorite song of mine. " 
- Melvin Lee Davis - Bass  Chaka Khan, Lee Ritenour - via Facebook 

"OMG,dude, you are a bad motor-scooter! that's some amazing music~you are incredible, I think Will would freak out hearing that too! - What's happening with the record? let me know,Tamara  "
- Tamara Champlin - Bill Champlin, Rchard Marx, Mister Mr., - via Facebook 

“Nice work, man! Enjoyed it! Blessings! David 
- David Dyson - NKOTB, Philip Bailey, Dennis Chambers, Kirik Whalum - via Facebook 

“Just heard you stuff, very impressive. Very Nice. 
- Oskar Cartaya-Spyro Gyra, Steve Winwood, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, - via Facebook 

“Hey Raul great version of Frankenstien, also Got to be there works well, Good luck Best wishes.
- Paul Hardcastle - Electronic Jazz Artist, Composer - Via Facebook

“Sounds good!!! 
- Scott Mayo - Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Earth, Wind & Fire - via Facebook

“Thanks for sharing Raul! You guys are Jammin" we like the sound do your thang. Good Luck with you new CD. Much respect! 
- Evelyn Champagne King & Freddie Fox” - via Facebook 

“Great work Raul...you're one funky devil! 
- Michael J Visceglia - Bruce Springsteen, Phil Collins, Suzanne Vega” - Via Facebook 

“Really accomplished bass playing well done man! Yolanda” 
- Yolanda Charles- Mick Jagger, BB King, Kd Lang, Dave Stewart - via Facebook 

“VERY NICELY DONE RAUL!!!!!! Nothing lacking but the Grammy!! 
- Randy Sears - Tina Turner” - via FaceBook

“Very nice man. Clean mix, groove and playing! Thanks for sharing. Bass regards " 
- Joel Ciulla - The Drifters, Platters, Alex Acuna - Via FaceBook 

“Nice man! ... did you play those grooves? nice job! 
- Damian Erskine - Gino Vanelli, Jeff Lorber - Via Facebook 

“Lots of great production, Raul! Cool! Best, 
- Terje Lie - Sax - Jeff Lorber, Multi-Awarding composer - Via Facebook  

"Hey! My brother Raul,if that's you i heard on bass,ur a motherf--ker on your axe. 
- Emmett North Jr. - Barry White, Issac Hayes. - via  Facebook 

“Re: THE OAKLAND STROKE --- Raul-- it is truly an amazing recording. Congratulations-M.
- Michael Spiro - World Class Percussionist - David Garibaldi” - Via Facebook
 
“ You sound Amazing keep up the good work!!!  "
- Sal Rodriguez Drummer for WAR - Via Facebook 

“Awesome!!!! sounds great!!!! ” 
- Kyle Burnham  - Eric Marienthal, Randy Brecker - via Facebook 

“Hi Raul, Excellent music! Very well done. ALL THE BEST! OH " 
- Oscar Hernandez-Paul Simon , Earl Klugh, Ruben Blades - via Facebook

“Right on bro -” 
- Niko Bolas - Billy Joel, Herbie Hancock, Sting, Melissa Ethridge - via Facebook 

“Your playing is on real Raul. Love your sound ! Hope all the best my friend, Have a great day. .Joe Cano ” 
- Joe Cano- George Benson, Sheila E, Al Di Meola - via Facebook 

“Sounds great and really funky stuff. I was born in Oakland so I should know. Best, Barry ” 
- Barry Coates - Pointer Sisters, Willie Bobo, Engelbert Humperdink - via Facebook 

“Great playing Raul ! Wish you all the Best ! Peace, Freddie ” 
- Freddie Sanchez- El Chicano, Tierra - via Facebook 

“CHILD YOU ARE A BAD, AS BAD CAN GET, MEANING GREAT. lOVE THE MUSIC, LOVE IT, LOVE IT, AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! 
- Evelyn Thomas- international Recording Artist, "High Energy ", - Via Facebook 

“Hey Raul, Man I love your music, thank you for sharing all that great music, and by the way you are second to none. I really love the way you play, and you are amazing. thank you.. - LLoyd Price ”
- Lloyd Price - Legendary Artist. Mr. Personality - via Facebook 

“They could use more artists like you on there! Keep me updated” 
- Torio - via HARDCOREMIX  

 “Thank you for sharing your art with me. Musically Yours Sam” 
Sam Rivers - Miles Davis , Tony Williams - Via FaceBook

“That's great, Raul! You are very talented. Thank you for sharing your music with us! (I keep your play list running in the background while I'm working at the computer this morning... :) Best regards, Christine & Mike Pedulla” 
- Christine &, Mike Pedulla - High End Bass Luthier - via Facebook 

“Hi Raul! Very cool! I really like it!! We could work on something together. Let me know...All the best, Marco ”
- Marco Bass Guitars - via Facebook 

“Raul, nice job! Back to Oakland was always one of my favorite TOP albums. You took it up a few clicks which was cool. Best regards, Stephen Foglia” 
- Stephen Foglia-Ramblood Recon Records-Jazz Fusion Artist - via- Facebook 

“Nice cover, great groove, sweet tone! Best to you, The Conklin crew”  - Conklin Guitars & Bass - via Facebook  "Oh!!!! That's FUNKY Brother Raul!!!! Peace and Love, 
- Hal -Funk Bass Guitars Luthier - via Facebook 

“Gracias por compartir tu talento brother!!! Excelente! Te mando un abrazo!” 
- Pedro Velazquez- Vocalist for Los Mismos - via Facebook 

“Good job congratulations! att. Manuel Mane Ramirez” 
- Manuel Mane Ramirez - Christian Castro LA Recording Studios - via Facebook 

“FELICIDADES RAUL!!! estan bien fregonas las producciones” 
- Angel Stephenson - Tinta Blanca, CBS records - via Facebook 

“RAUL me dejaste impresionado, eres un gran musico” 
- Gabriel Garcia- Los Bondadosos- Fonovisa Records - via Facebook 

“Sounds killer Raul ! Let me know if you need anything best,
- Steve Sukop - World Class Custom Basses - via Facebook 

“I've never seen anyone play a bass like you do....it is something to see and hear, for sure!” 
- Dennis Wilson - via FaceBook 

“You are a monster bass player Mr. Duarte! Blows me away... 
- Adam Welch - Drummer for Petree - via FaceBook 

“Best EVER!!! Funktastic! Will probably clone entire look! Love it! 
- Jay Terrien - Session Pro - Via FaceBook 

“Hey Raul, Great stuff man. LOVE the tunes you did! Great work! Very nice Bass lines, and great production work over all. 

- Jim Crouch - session veteran Nashville - via FaceBook 

“Raul this is really great! The bass on "The Oakland Stroke" is fantastic! I love listening to it. The sound is amazing. Your bass sound is beautiful, it really adds soul and depth the way you hear a bass line. I think you'll make a lot of people fans of the "bass" I know I've fallin in love with it. Ciao” 
- Jena Ryan - via Face Book 

“WOW! Raul' you're the best at what you do, because only you can do what you do. "THE OAKLAND STROKE" I love it man!!! you are an awesome musician bother. Now that's music people!!!” 
- Raul Ponce- Director for Eusebio "CHIVO"; Cortes - via FaceBook 

“I Dig it!”
-Reginald Franklin - Producer - Via FaceBook

“Very Kool! Rock On!” 
- Kat Marco- Goddess of Rock Guitar - Via FaceBook 

“Wow man! Smokin bass playing! Super funky t.o.p. style lines! Loved it.”
- Brian Boozer - Soulajar - Via FaceBook

“I LOVE the energy in your music... You are SUPER talented!!!... WOW!...” 
- Maeyek Zick - Eruopean Model - via FaceBook 

“Great call, funk is an understatement. If you can't move to this you're dead..”
-John Parker - Sam Ash Music - Via Facebook

“Ok wow, I am soooooo impressed. What a great talent you are.” 
- Theresa Spanke - Singing Artist - via FaceBook 

“Was blown away, as always you delivered. Wish I could drive at night so I could go see you I would love to sit through one of your gigs.” 
-Diane Guiterrez - via FaceBook

“Thanks! That's great! super cool bass line . . . awesome.” 
- Beverly Marino - via Face Book 

“You are so inspiring Raul!!” 
- Kim Rambaud - via Facebook 

“It's so rare that you find a genuine humble person, thats in the music world. I'm so impressed with you.” 
-Sandra Hollins - via FaceBook 

“The first time I heard you play, and saw how into it you were, lifted my spirits to the heavens!” 
- Kristine Keith - via Face Book 

“You are wonderful at whatever you do!” 
- Krista Duncan - Bakotopia 

"Raul's, plugged in... he was born with the musical gene" 
- Doug Davis - Doctorate of Music, Professor of Jazz Studies C.S.U.B. 

“Listening to you is better than sex !!!” 
- Ramon Martinez - Los Bks, Los Humildes - Drums Magazine 

“Dear Raul, I was pleased to read about your determination & endurance in The Bakersfield Californian. It is encouraging to see a man of your stature making the strides & bounds that you are. Congratulations & I wish the best of luck to you with your future aspirations.” 
- Assembly Man, Danny D Gilmore 30th District - Personal Letter

" Duarte, is one of the most technically advanced Bass players around. He frequently let's loose with his finger style funk " 
- Chris Page - The Bakersfield Californian