Review by Robert Taylor One of Benson's stronger outings during his stint with the CTI label, but not on the same level as Beyond the Blue Horizon or White Rabbit. This offering combines some of the pop flavorings that dominated too many of his sessions during the late '70s and '80s. Dave Brubeck's "Take Five" is the gem here, with Benson giving new life to this difficult piece. The remainder of the selections tend to be a bit over-arranged, but there are enough pentatonic flurries to keep guitar fans shaking their heads in disbelief. Despite the saccha… read more
Review by Robert Taylor One of Benson's stronger outings during his stint with the CTI label, but not on the same level as Beyond the Blue Horiz… read more
Review by Robert Taylor One of Benson's stronger outings during his stint with the CTI label, but not on the same level as Beyond the Blue Horizon or White Rabbit. This offering com… read more
George Benson is a jazz guitarist born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on 22 March 1943. He started out playing straight-ahead instrumental jazz with organist Jack McDuff. Benson got his first experience playing with his several-year stint with McDuff's group. In 1964, at the age of 21, Benson recorded his first album as leader, The New Boss Guitar, with Brother Jack McDuff on organ. Benson's next recording was It's Uptown with the George Benson Quartet with Lonnie Smith on organ and Ronnie Cuber on baritone sax. This album showcases Benson's talent in construct… read more
George Benson is a jazz guitarist born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on 22 March 1943. He started out playing straight-ahead instrumental jazz with organist Jack McDuff. Benson got his f… read more
George Benson is a jazz guitarist born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on 22 March 1943. He started out playing straight-ahead instrumental jazz with organist Jack McDuff. Benson got his first experience playing with his several-year … read more