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

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.