Name: Reach For It by George Duke
Brand: George Duke
SKU: 074644704228
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

By 1977, the jazz content of George Duke's albums had decreased considerably, and soul and funk had become his main priorities. Reach for It has more to offer from an R&B standpoint than a jazz standpoint, though the fusion it does contain is first rate -- including the Latin-influenced "Hot Fire" and "Lemme at It" (an aggressive gem that's in a class with some of the keyboardist/pianist's best work with the Billy Cobham/Duke Band). Reach's heavy R&B content resulted in Duke facing the same accusation as George Benson, Patrice Rushen and other improvisers who moved away from jazz in the '70s -- that he was a sellout. But none of this CD's R&B content comes across as contrived or formulaic. In fact, Duke is downright inspired on the haunting "Just for You" and the Parliament-influenced title song. Even so, it's always regrettable when a gifted improviser pretty much abandons jazz -- and Duke is a prime example. It should be stressed that the high rating awarded this CD is primarily from an R&B standpoint -- and that those strictly interested in hearing Duke playing jazz would be better off investing in earlier efforts like Faces in Reflection.
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5. Just for You

by George Duke

Bass: Byron Miller; Performer
Primary Artist: George Duke; Main Performer
Drums: Leon "ndugu" Chancler; Performer
Guitar: Charles Icarus Johnson; Performer
Keyboard: George Duke; Performer
Percussion: Manolo Badrena
Mike Sembello; Performer
Performer: George Duke; Performer
Vocals: George Duke; Performer
Composer: George Duke; Composer
Lyricist: George Duke; Composer
Producer: George Duke; Production

1. The Beginning

by George Duke

Primary Artist: George Duke; Main Performer
Bongos: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Congas: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Drums: Leon "ndugu" Chancler; Performer
Guitar: Charles Icarus Johnson; Performer
Keyboard: George Duke; Performer
Percussion: Manolo Badrena
Mike Sembello; Performer
Performer: George Duke; Performer
Vocals: Sybil Thomas
Deborah Thomas
Dee Henrichs
George Duke; Performer
Arranger: George Duke; Composer
Composer: George Duke
G. Duke; Composer
Lyricist: George Duke
G. Duke; Composer
Engineer: Kerry Mcnabb; Production
Mastering Engineer: Johnny Golden; Production
Producer: George Duke; Production

9. Diamonds

by George Duke

Bass: Byron Miller; Performer
Primary Artist: George Duke; Main Performer
Bongos: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Congas: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Drums: Leon "ndugu" Chancler; Performer
Guitar: Charles Icarus Johnson; Performer
Keyboard: George Duke; Performer
Percussion: Manolo Badrena
Mike Sembello; Performer
Performer: George Duke; Performer
Vocals: Deborah Thomas
Charles Icarus Johnson
Dee Henrichs
Sybil Thomas
George Duke; Performer
Arranger: George Duke; Composer
Composer: George Duke
G. Duke; Composer
Lyricist: George Duke
G. Duke; Composer
Engineer: Johnny Golden
Kerry Mcnabb; Production
Producer: George Duke; Production

8. Watch out Baby!

by George Duke

Bass: Stanley Clarke; Performer
Bongos: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Congas: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Guitar: Mike Sembello Jr.
Charles Icarus Johnson
Mike Sembello; Performer
Keyboard: George Duke; Performer
Arranger: George Duke; Composer
Composer: George Duke
G. Duke; Composer
Lyricist: George Duke
G. Duke; Composer
Drums: Leon "ndugu" Chancler; Performer
Percussion: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Performer: George Duke; Performer
Vocals: Deborah Thomas
Leon "ndugu" Chancler
Dee Henrichs
Sybil Thomas
George Duke; Performer
Engineer: Kerry Mcnabb; Production
Mastering Engineer: Johnny Golden; Production
Primary Artist: George Duke; Main Performer
Producer: George Duke; Production

3. Hot Fire

by George Duke

Primary Artist: George Duke; Main Performer
Bongos: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Congas: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Drums: Leon "ndugu" Chancler; Performer
Guitar: Charles Icarus Johnson; Performer
Keyboard: George Duke; Performer
Percussion: Manolo Badrena
Mike Sembello; Performer
Performer: George Duke; Performer
Vocals: Dee Henrichs
Deborah Thomas
George Duke
Sybil Thomas; Performer
Arranger: George Duke; Composer
Composer: L.n. Chancler
George Duke; Composer
Lyricist: L.n. Chancler; Composer
Engineer: Kerry Mcnabb; Production
Mastering Engineer: Johnny Golden; Production
Producer: George Duke; Production

6. Omi (Fresh Water)

by George Duke

Bongos: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Composer: George Duke
G. Duke; Composer
Congas: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Drums: Leon "ndugu" Chancler; Performer
Guitar: Charles Icarus Johnson; Performer
Keyboard: George Duke; Performer
Percussion: Manolo Badrena
Mike Sembello; Performer
Performer: George Duke; Performer
Trombone: Raul De Souza; Performer
Vocals: Deborah Thomas
Dee Henrichs
Sybil Thomas
George Duke; Performer
Arranger: George Duke; Composer
Lyricist: George Duke
G. Duke; Composer
Engineer: Kerry Mcnabb; Production
Mastering Engineer: Johnny Golden; Production
Primary Artist: George Duke; Main Performer
Producer: George Duke; Production

2. Lemme at It

by George Duke

Primary Artist: George Duke; Main Performer
Bongos: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Congas: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Drums: Leon "ndugu" Chancler; Performer
Guitar: Charles Icarus Johnson; Performer
Keyboard: George Duke; Performer
Percussion: Manolo Badrena
Mike Sembello; Performer
Performer: George Duke; Performer
Vocals: Sybil Thomas
Deborah Thomas
Dee Henrichs
George Duke; Performer
Arranger: George Duke; Composer
Composer: George Duke
G. Duke; Composer
Lyricist: George Duke
G. Duke; Composer
Engineer: Kerry Mcnabb; Production
Mastering Engineer: Johnny Golden; Production
Producer: George Duke; Production

7. Searchin' My Mind

by George Duke

Primary Artist: George Duke; Main Performer
Bongos: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Congas: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Drums: Leon "ndugu" Chancler; Performer
Guitar: Charles Icarus Johnson; Performer
Keyboard: George Duke; Performer
Percussion: Manolo Badrena
Mike Sembello; Performer
Performer: George Duke; Performer
Vocals: Sybil Thomas
Deborah Thomas
Dee Henrichs
George Duke; Performer
Arranger: George Duke; Composer
Composer: George Duke
G. Duke; Composer
Lyricist: George Duke
G. Duke; Composer
Engineer: Kerry Mcnabb; Production
Mastering Engineer: Johnny Golden; Production
Producer: George Duke; Production

10. The End

by George Duke

Primary Artist: George Duke; Main Performer
Bongos: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Congas: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Drums: Leon "ndugu" Chancler; Performer
Guitar: Charles Icarus Johnson; Performer
Keyboard: George Duke; Performer
Percussion: Manolo Badrena
Mike Sembello; Performer
Performer: George Duke; Performer
Vocals: Sybil Thomas
Deborah Thomas
Dee Henrichs
George Duke; Performer
Arranger: George Duke; Composer
Composer: George Duke
G. Duke; Composer
Lyricist: George Duke
G. Duke; Composer
Engineer: Kerry Mcnabb; Production
Mastering Engineer: Johnny Golden; Production
Producer: George Duke; Production

4. Reach for It

by George Duke

Primary Artist: George Duke; Main Performer
Bongos: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Congas: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Drums: Leon "ndugu" Chancler; Performer
Guitar: Charles Icarus Johnson; Performer
Keyboard: George Duke; Performer
Percussion: Manolo Badrena
Mike Sembello; Performer
Performer: George Duke; Performer
Vocals: Deborah Thomas
Leon "ndugu" Chancler
Charles Icarus Johnson
Dee Henrichs
Sybil Thomas
George Duke; Performer
Arranger: George Duke; Composer
Composer: George Duke
G. Duke; Composer
Lyricist: George Duke
G. Duke; Composer
Engineer: Kerry Mcnabb; Production
Mastering Engineer: Johnny Golden; Production
Producer: George Duke; Production

11. Bring It on Home

by George Duke

Bass: Byron Miller; Performer
Bongos: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Congas: Manolo Badrena; Performer
Guitar: Charles Icarus Johnson; Performer
Keyboard: George Duke
Byron Miller; Performer
Arranger: George Duke; Composer
Composer: George Duke
G. Duke; Composer
Lyricist: George Duke
G. Duke; Composer
Drums: Leon "ndugu" Chancler; Performer
Percussion: Manolo Badrena
Mike Sembello; Performer
Performer: George Duke; Performer
Vocals: Deborah Thomas
Dee Henrichs
Sybil Thomas
George Duke; Performer
Engineer: Kerry Mcnabb; Production
Mastering Engineer: Johnny Golden; Production
Primary Artist: George Duke; Main Performer
Producer: George Duke; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 40 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

4/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Jazz Fusion & Jazz Rock, Jazz, Crossover Jazz, R&B, Soul, Funk, Fusion

Label

Epic - Legacy

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1976

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

74644704228

Shopping cart

Notification

Reach For It

5. Just for You

1. The Beginning

9. Diamonds

8. Watch out Baby!

3. Hot Fire

6. Omi (Fresh Water)

2. Lemme at It

7. Searchin' My Mind

10. The End

4. Reach for It

11. Bring It on Home

Technical Specifications

Reach For It

Product information

Release options

5. Just for You

1. The Beginning

9. Diamonds

8. Watch out Baby!

3. Hot Fire

6. Omi (Fresh Water)

2. Lemme at It

7. Searchin' My Mind

10. The End

4. Reach for It

11. Bring It on Home

Technical Specifications