George Benson - Jazz Moods: Hot (2004)

George Benson - Jazz Moods: Hot (2004)
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Genre ~ Pop-Jazz, Soul | Label ~ SONY/Columbia

George Benson is a unique figure in jazz, considered by many to be one of the best bebop-influenced guitarists since Wes Montgomery, while, simultaneously, loved by smooth jazz and pop fans for hits such as "On Broadway," and "This Masquerade," two songs that also feature his vocals. This "Jazz Moods" disc concentrates on Benson's instrumental side, though he does sing on the last track, "Hold on I'm Comin'." On this 10-track collection of tunes, mostly taken from his 1970s catalog, Benson funks up standards such as "Take Five" and "Take the 'A' Train," and offers extended jams on Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit" and the Mamas & the Papas' "California Dreamin'." Additionally, he turns in smoking hot, swinging versions of Miles Davis's "So What" and Benson's own composition, "Clockwise." Benson's blazing solos on these songs reminds listeners why he is so worshipped by fans and fellow guitarists worldwide. ~Cd_Universe

Tracklist:
01. White Rabbit (6:56)
02. Body Talk (8:20)
03. Take Five (7:06)
04. Old Devil Moon (9:24)
05. Theme from Good King Bad (5:57)
06. California Dreamin' (7:20)
07. Take the "A" Train (4:14)
08. So What (9:19)
09. Clockwise (4:27)
10. Hold On I'm Comin' (5:43)

Personnel:
George Benson - guitars & vocals (on #10) with collective personnel (Compilation CD)

Recorded between 1966-2002
Compilation produced by Richard Seidel
Mastered by Mark Wilder at Sony Music Studios, New York
Legacy A&R: Steve Berkowitz
Project Director: Seth Rothstein
A&R Coordination: Stacey Boyle
Art Direction: Dave Bett
Cover photography by Thomas Hoepker / Magnum Photos
Painting: Michael Gillette

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George Benson and Al Jarreau - Givin' It Up (2006)

George Benson & Al Jarreau - Givin' It Up (2006)

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Genre ~ Soul Jazz, Jazz Funk, Smooth Jazz | Label ~ Concord Jazz Records

Givin' It Up finds crossover jazz icons guitarist George Benson and vocalist Al Jarreau teaming up for a breezy, enjoyably melodic session that highlights both artists' long careers. Technically a duo album, it is Benson's first since signing with Concord Records. As such, it works as a nice reintroduction to both artists and even finds them reworking the Bobby Womack classic "Breezin'," which Benson originally covered on his 1976 album of the same name. Here listeners get Jarreau adding lyrics and vocals on a version that really evokes the classic '70s jazz-meets-R&B sound that was an original hallmark of smooth jazz. In that sense, Givin' It Up is a true joy for fans of that more organic, song-oriented approach to crossover music, with Benson and Jarreau digging in to such great songs as Seals & Crofts' "Summer Breeze," John Legend's "Ordinary People," and Darryl Hall's "Every Time You Go Away." Also adding some unexpected fun and celebrity sheen to the proceedings is an impromptu appearance by Paul McCartney, who joins in on Sam Cooke's gospel-inflected "Bring It on Home to Me." Throw in appearances by trumpeter Chris Botti, vocalist Patti Austin, pianist Herbie Hancock, and bassist Marcus Miller and Stanley Clarke, and Givin' It Up proves music is always fun with a little help from your friends. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

01. Breezin'
(B. Womack / A. Jarreau)
02. Mornin'
(A. Jarreau / D. Foster / J. Graydon)
03. 'Long Come Tutu
(M. Miller / A. Jarreau)
04. God Bless The Child - Feat. JILL SCOTT
(B. Holiday / A. Herzog, Jr.)
05. Summer Breeze
(J. D. Crofts / J. Seals)
06. All I Am
(R. Rideout / P. "Taj" Jackson)
07. Ordinary People
(J. Legend / will.i.am)
08. Let It Rain - Feat. PATTI AUSTIN
(A. Jarreau / B. Eastmond)
09. Givin' It Up For Love
(A. Jarreau / F. Ravel)
10. Every Time You Go Away
(D. Hall)
11. Four
(M. Davis / J. Hendricks)
12. Don't Start No Schtuff
(A. Jarreau / J. Turano)
13. Bring It On Home To Me - Feat. PAUL McCARTNEY
(S. Cooke)

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