Arranged By – Arif MardinBass – Abraham LaborielDrums – Casey ScheuerellElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Ronnie FosterKeyboards, Synthesizer [Clavitar], Synthesizer [Oberheim] – Herbie HancockPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaPerformer [Saxophone Sample] – Charlie ParkerSynthesizer [Mini Moog, Prophet 5] – David FosterTrumpet – Dizzy GillespieVocals – Chaka KhanWritten-By – A. Mardin*, C. Khan*, D. Gillespie*, F. Paparelli*

Alto Saxophone, Keyboards, Drum Programming [Rhythm Programming] – Michael Urbaniak*Bass – John V. BrownTenor Saxophone – NajeeTrumpet – Tom BrowneWritten-By – Miles Davis

Bass – Darryl JonesDrums [Drum Loop] – Charlie Drayton*Organ – Cyrus ChestnutPercussion – Jeff HaynesPerformer [Swing Set] – Jeff "Tain" WattsTenor Saxophone – Michael BreckerVocals, Drum Programming – Mark LedfordWritten-By – Eddie Harris, Eddie Jefferson

Alto Saxophone – Steve ColemanBass – Reggie WashingtonDrums – Gene LakePiano – Andy MilneWritten By – Coleman, GilbertWritten-By – Duke Pearson, Shilkret*

Bass – Lincoln GoinesDrums – Kim PlainfieldGuitar – Dan CarrilloPiano – Bill O'ConnellVocals – Jon LucienWritten-By – Cole Porter

Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Steffen KamperKeyboards, Sampler – Dal MartinoTrumpet, Flugelhorn – Reiner WinterschladenWritten-By – Thelonious Monk

Drums, Percussion – Stephane San JuanTenor Saxophone, Keyboards, Sampler – Andy SheppardWritten-By – Harry Warren , Mack Gordon

Bass – Kuma HaradaDrums – Richard BaileyElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Max MiddletonGuitar – Jim MullenPercussion – Tony CarrRhythm Guitar – Robert AhwaiTenor Saxophone – Dick MorrisseyWritten By – HumphreyWritten-By – Mal Waldron

Backing Vocals – Max Gronenthal, Mike Finnegan*Baritone Saxophone, Flugelhorn – Jim HornBass – Abraham LaborielDrums – Steve GaddEngineer – Al SchmittGuitar – Lee RitenourPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaSynthesizer – Mike MainieriTenor Saxophone – Michael BreckerTenor Saxophone, Flugelhorn – Pete Christlieb, Tom ScottTrombone – Dick HydeTrumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry HeyVocals, Piano – Ben SidranWritten-By – G.G. Gryce*

Arranged By [Strings] – Don SebeskyBass – Ron CarterDrums – Tony Williams*Electric Bass – Alphonso JohnsonElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Clavinet – Richard BeirachGuitar – John ScofieldPercussion – Ralph MacDonaldTenor Saxophone – Michael BreckerTrumpet – Chet BakerWritten-By – Cole Porter

Bass – Paul PetersonDrums – Michael BlandGuitar – Phil UpchurchOrgan – Ricky PetersonPercussion – Lenny CastroVocals – Oscar Brown Jr.Written-By – Miles Davis, Oscar Brown, Jr.*

Bass – Kenny DavisDrums – Terreon GullyGuitar – Mark WhitfieldOrgan – Lonnie SmithTenor Saxophone – Javon JacksonWritten-By – George Gershwin

Bass – David BarardDrums – Herman Ernest IIIGuitar – Bobby BroomVocals, Organ – Dr. JohnWritten-By – Duke Ellington, Irving Mills