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Synopsis: George Benson was born on March 22, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The guitarist/singer has prolifically lodged his feet in the music industry cement in both modern jazz and pop. George Benson is a superior guitar player and a remarkably versatile musician who uses skillfully smoothed lush vocal harmonies, lightning speed, and a breezy sense of melodic groundwork in creating imaginative solos and captivating rhythms. He is a ruthless swinger. His characteristic trademark is his performance of picking elaborate guitar harmonies while scatting matching harmonies.
- Christian Sarraf, Musicfolio 09/99
"When people see what you can do with an instrument, it really sticks out," Benson says. "A guitar forces you to delve into all of your knowledge and bring it out."
- George Benson
1964 Benson & McDuff Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1965 Benson Burner Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1965 It's Uptown Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1965 This Is Jazz Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. ... Throughout, there are plenty of examples that explain why Benson is so esteemed as a jazz guitarist - the unerring selection of notes, the churning rhythms, melting lyricism and sheer ability to swing.
- Richard S. Ginell, All-Music Guide
1966 Willow Weep for Me Just click here! to send us your Review of this album.  1966
The George Benson Cookbook Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. This is a magnificent Benson album but be forewarned, there is only one vocal track (All of me). You can expect some exceptional jazz pieces containing some phenomenal guitar work in the classic Benson fashion. I highly recommend it to guitar players especially the song "The cooker" ...
- Christian Sarraf, musicfolio
09/99
1967 Giblet Gravy Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1967 Blue Benson Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1967 Compact Jazz: George Benson Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1968 Goodies Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1968 Shape of Things to Come Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1969 I Got a Woman & Some Blues Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1969 Tell It Like It Is Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1969
The Other Side of Abbey Road Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. George Benson released this album only a few weeks after the original Beatles Abbey Road album ... so although I despise those kind of marketing ploys, I have to admit that I was gently swayed by the Benson groove. The album is poetic and contains attractive Beatlesque overtones. The guitar work is varied and impressive, as usual, and sometimes produces an interesting eclectic musical concoction.
- Christian Sarraf, musicfolio
09/99
1971
Beyond the Blue Horizon Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. I was noticeably impressed by Benson's versatility in an African and Cuban influenced musical arena (a Benson first for me). I was unexpectedly amazed at how well he fared in the environment, especially, entangled in the feverish and chaotic beats of the incredible rhythm section. I highly recommend this album to any Benson enthusiast, it's fantastic.
- Christian Sarraf, musicfolio 09/99
1971 White Rabbit Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1973 Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon, Vol. 1 [live] Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1973 Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon, Vol. 2 [live] Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1973
Body Talk Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. Benson takes an emphatically more rhythm and blues approach to this album. The tracks are solid and the groove is ever present, although not embracing of innovation, Benson R&B fans will be delighted and the album will stand to reconfirm Benson's skill as blues player.
- Christian Sarraf, musicfolio 09/99
1974 Bad Benson Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1975 Good King Bad Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1975 In Concert-Carnegie Hall [live] Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1976 Cast Your Fate to the Wind Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1976 Benson & Farrell Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1976 The George Benson Collection Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. ... Great guitar work and soulful vocals show why George has been so popular with both jazz and popular music fans for nearly 4 decades. Highly recommended.
- dgpalese@uswest.net, Colorado,
04/99
Definately shows Benson's best ... I think if you want some good, popular jazz, this disc is for you!
- a music fan, USA, 11/98
1976
Breezin' Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. Benson's revolution ... this was the album that made him a superstar. Surprisingly, the album is fairly reminiscent of early Benson but contains his cover of Leon Russell's "This Masquerade" where his, now trademarked, scat and play lead guitar modus operandi gained immense recognition. Benson's guitar gracefully exudes elegance
- Christian Sarraf, musicfolio 09/99
This NEVER gets old! ... I could hear these songs over and over again, and they'd still be as fresh and clean as the first time I heard them!
- a music fan from Milwaukee,
07/99
... This album truly captures the spirit of what George Benson's gift was always about....pure heart and SOUL delivered with technical finesse. Benson's rhythm section churns and cooks like a pot of grandma's gumbo ... Experience a master ... experience George Benson!
- a music fan, USA, 07/98
1976 In Flight Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1977 Summertime Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1977 Weekend in L A Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. Hot live recording, small club atmosphere ... 20 years later it still stands as a high-water mark ...
- dgpalese@uswest.net, Colorado,
04/99
1977 Livin' Inside Your Love Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1978 Space Album Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1978 In Your Eyes Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1980
Give Me The Night Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. Benson takes the path of least resistance in his apparent drive towards mass appeal, and although, the album is very well crafted and of superior quality, I fear the impression on Benson aficionados, will be one of abandonment as Benson's guitar chops are gradually replaced by a bastardization of contemporary pop. There are only two instrumental cuts but admittedly, they are phenomenal ...
- Christian Sarraf, musicfolio 09/99
You sit back and listen, and it just takes you back to your old love or new love... Definately one of my favorites. I never get tired of it.
- EdwardCast@aol.com, New York,
01/99
1983 The Genius of George Benson Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1983 The Early Years Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1984 Stormy Weather Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1984 Wonderful Years Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1984 Live in Concert Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1984 The Love Songs Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1984 20/20 Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1985 Replay on Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1985 The Electrifying George Benson Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1985 Love Walked In Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1986 While the City Sleeps Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1987 Collaboration Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1988 Twice the Love Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1989 Tenderly Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1990 Big Boss Band Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1992 The Essence of George Benson Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1993 Witchcraft Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1993 Love Remembers Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1994 The Most Exciting New Guitarist on the Jazz... Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1995 Take Five Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1996 California Dreamin' Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1996 That's Right Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1996 Lil' Darlin Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1998 Standing Together Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. ... Although not the gem Benson was still quite capable of delivering, Standing Together is a fairly decent commercial effort that focuses mainly on sleek R&B/pop but contains a few likable pop-jazz numbers ... Enjoyable but not essential, this is a CD that Benson's more devoted fans will want.
- Alex Henderson, All-Music Guide
1998 Masquerade Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1999 Masquerade Is Over Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1999 Standing Together [Japan] Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. 1999 George Benson Live!: The Early Years Just click here! to send us your Review of this album. Back to the Acid Jazz
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