Ultimate George Duke CD

The career of keyboardist George Duke is likely the envy of most musicians. From creative stints backing artists such as Jean-Luc Ponty and Frank Zappa to solo success with the funky "Dukey Stick," the strutting "Reach For It," and the suave "Brazilian Love Affair," Duke brings finely honed musicianship, warmth, and lively wit to his take on jazz and fusion. For newcomers and fans alike, ULTIMATE GEORGE DUKE serves the artist well.

Photographer: Bobby Holland.

Personnel: George Duke (vocals, rap vocals, piano, keyboards); George Duke; Byron Miller (vocals, rap vocals, bass guitar); Charles Icarus Johnson (vocals, guitar); Don Hendricks (vocals); Icarus Johnson (guitar); Larry E. Williams, Larry Williams (tenor saxophone); Bill Reichenbach, Jr., Bill Reichenbach Jr. (trombone); Christian McBride, Freddie "Ready Freddie" Washington , Larry Kimpel (bass guitar); John "J.R." Robinson, John "J.R." Robinson (drums); Carl Carwell, Carl Carlwell, Lori Perry (background vocals); Leon "Ndugu" Chancler (vocals, rap vocals, drums); Sheila Escovedo (vocals, rap vocals, percussion); Sybil Thomas, Deborah Thomas, Flora Purim, Jean Carn (vocals, rap vocals); Josie James, Napoleon Murphy Brock (vocals, background vocals); Jef Lee Johnson, Paul Jackson, Jr. , Roland Bautista , Ray Fuller (guitar); Everette Harp, Marc Russo (alto saxophone); Dan Higgins (tenor saxophone); Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Oscar Brashear (trumpet); Isaac Smith (trombone); Dennis Chambers, Lil' John Roberts, Ricky Lawson (drums); Airto, Lenny Castro, Sheila E. (percussion); Alexandra Brown, Carolyn Perry, Jim Gilstrap, Lynn Davis , Phil Perry, Rachelle Ferrell, Kenya Hathaway, Chanté Moore (background vocals).

Liner Note Author: Matt Pierson .