| Miki Howard | Primary Artist, Vocals, Background Vocals |
| Gerald LeVert | Vocals, Background Vocals |
| Paul Pesco | Guitar |
| Phil Bodner | Clarinet |
| Joe Sample | Piano |
| Sharon Bryant | Strings, Horn |
| Rose Banks | Background Vocals |
| Gabriel Hardeman | Strings, Horn |
| Nadirah Ali | Background Vocals |
| Maxi Anderson | Background Vocals |
| Keith Andes | Synthesizer |
| Cynthia Biggs | Strings, Horn, Background Vocals |
| Randy Bowland | Guitar |
| Kevin Brandon | Bass |
| Bridgette Bryant | Background Vocals |
| Daryl Burgee | Drums |
| Randy Cantor | Synthesizer, Keyboards |
| Mike Caputy | Drums |
| Terry Coffey | Synthesizer, Drums, Keyboards, Background Vocals |
| Horace Bokie Coleman Jr. | Bass, Guitar |
| Brandon Fields | Saxophone |
| Nanette Frank | Background Vocals |
| Grant Geissman | Guitar |
| Marc Gordon | Keyboards, Background Vocals, Synthesizer Bass |
| Charlene Holloway | Strings, Horn, Background Vocals |
| Annette Hardeman | Strings, Horn, Background Vocals |
| Spencer Harrison | Background Vocals |
| Kenny Hawkins | Guitar |
| Kathy Hazzard | Background Vocals |
| Dyan Humes | Background Vocals |
| LeMel Humes | Keyboards, Background Vocals, Synthesizer Bass |
| Anthony Jackson | Bass |
| Ron Jennings | Synthesizer Guitar |
| Ken Kaufman | Conductor |
| Rhett Lawrence | Drums, Keyboards |
| Sean LeVert | Background Vocals |
| Jerry Livingston | Bass |
| Nick Martinelli | Percussion |
| Olivia McClurkin | Background Vocals |
| Hugh McCracken | Guitar |
| Cindy Mizelle | Background Vocals |
| Duane Nettlesbey | Piano |
| Jon Nettlesbey | Percussion, Drums, Keyboards |
| Gene Orloff | Concert Master |
| Chris Parker | Drums |
| Sam Peake | Saxophone |
| Raymond Lee Pounds | Drums |
| Philippe Saisse | Synthesizer, Keyboards |
| Jim Salamone | fairlight |
| Peter Scherer | Synthesizer Bass |
| Dave Schiavone | Saxophone |
| Kay Williams | Keyboards |
| Jon Peters | Strings, Horn |
| Jim Calabrese | Piano |
| Robert Cunningham | Guitar |
| Douglas Gaines | Saxophone |
| Jennifer Price | Background Vocals |
| Bobby Lee Jones | Keyboards |
| Dean Pleasants | Guitar |
| Bill Stabell | Bass |
| Vale Johnson | Bass |
| Larry Andrew Williams | Saxophone |
| Jeff Smith | Saxophone |
| Gerald LeVert | Producer, rhythm arrangement |
| Gabriel Hardeman | Arranger |
| John Agnello | Engineer |
| Keith Andes | Vocal Arrangements |
| H.B. Barnum | Arranger |
| Stephen Benben | Engineer |
| Billie Holiday | Composer |
| Jimmy Bralower | drum programming |
| Terry Coffey | Arranger, Producer |
| Ervin Drake | Composer |
| Dan Garcia | Engineer |
| Marc Gordon | Producer, drum programming, rhythm arrangement |
| Annette Hardeman | Arranger |
| Dan Hersch | Remastering |
| LeMel Humes | Programming, Producer, drum programming, Saxophone Arrangement |
| Bill Inglot | Producer |
| Ken Kaufman | Orchestral Arrangements, Saxophone Arrangement |
| Rhett Lawrence | Arranger, Programming, Producer, Vocal Arrangements |
| Arif Mardin | Arranger, Producer |
| Nick Martinelli | Arranger, Producer |
| Eddie Miller | Composer |
| Jon Nettlesbey | Arranger, Producer, Engineer |
| Michael O'Reilly | Engineer |
| James Raymond | Programming |
| Mike Rockwell | Programming |
| Joe Romersa | Engineer |
| Thom Russo | Engineer |
| Alan Silverman | Engineer |
| Rod Temperton | Composer |
| James Van Heusen | Composer |
| Bruce Weeden | Engineer |
| Dave Bellanca | Engineer |
| Eric Calvi | Engineer |
| Ashley Ingram | Arranger |
| Mike Tarsia | Engineer |
| A. Scott Galloway | Liner Notes |
| Barry Benson | Producer |
| Steve Woolard | Discographical Annotation |
| Lori Carfora | Art Direction |
| Tim Jacquette | Engineer |
| Dan Fisher | Composer |
| Irene Higginbotham | Composer |
| Morris Broadnax | Composer |
| Steve Skyes | Engineer |
| Shawn Amos | Editorial Coordinator |
| Daniel Goldmark | Editorial Research |
| Billy Tyrell | String Arrangements, Bell Arrangements |
Anonymous
Posted October 1, 2010
I grew up listening to Miki and missed her melodious sound! I came across her again today looking for some of Stephanie Mills music. I thank God for allowing me to come across both of my favorite female vocalist here on B&N. I pray she continues to use the gift God gave her. It is trully a blessing to come across the "best" again. Now, I can keep Miki and Stephanie in my personal collection and keep all my favorites on repeat, to put me asleep!... I hope you enjoy her as much as I do! Forever Always, Godsownsunshine in all your cloudy days..... I've learned from the best!
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Posted October 1, 2010
Miki Howard is a "True" Diva who in my opinion has never gotten her just due. People don't understand that she is an "artist". She has the ability to take a song, flip it, twirl it, and make it her own. She was soulful when soulful wasn't in. She is the reason why I know so much about jazz. Her unique infusion of soulful r&b and jazz with a sprinkle or sometimes a real hard shake of the blues got my attention a long time ago. I think that if she had the right marketing behind her she would still be a very strong name and her next CD would be greatly anticipated by many genres and age-ranks.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I discovered her 20 years ago and listen to her 1989 album often. Her voice is like silk, rich and smooth. You won't be disappointed.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I never heard of Miki Howard before my sister insisted I buy this CD. It's relaxing and just right for a mellow mood.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Glad to see that people appreciate her music. Miki is a great artist who shines. Well worth the money!
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Editorial Reviews
All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Rhino's 2001 retrospective The Very Best of Miki Howard is a generous, near-definitive overview of Howard's biggest R&B hits from the '80s. She didn't have many crossover hits, but she did have numerous entries on the R&B charts, all of which are here, including a duet with Gerald Levert, "That's What Love Is." Although this is a little lengthy for listeners with abbreviated attention spans, it does summarize Howard's peak very well, and is as comprehensive a Howard retrospective as could be hoped for.