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Benson earned his reputation as a superior jazz guitarist through his partnership with soul/jazz organist Brother Jack McDuff. Several solo albums for the CTI label ensued before a switch to the giant Warner Brothers resulted in extraordinary chart success with this release. Benson's remake of the title track, originally a hit for fellow guitarist Gabor Szabo, set the tone for the entire set wherein mellifluous funk underscores the artist's sweet voice and soft-touch technique. Like Nat 'King' Cole before him, Benson left jazz to court a wider audience and with Breezin' he did so with considerable aplomb.
George Benson first earned his reputation as a superior jazz guitarist through his partnership with soul/jazz organist Brother Jack McDuff. Several solo albums for the CTI label ensued before a switch to the giant Warner Brothers resulted in extraordinary chart success with this release. Benson's remake of the title track, originally a hit for fellow guitarist Gabor Szabo, set the tone for the entire set, wherein mellifluous funk underscores the artist's sweet voice and soft-touch technique. Like Nat "King" Cole before him, Benson left jazz (though not completely) to court a wider audience, and on BREEZIN' he did so with considerable aplomb.
Digitally remastered by Bill Inglot.
Deluxe Edition
Recorded at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California from January 6-8, 1976. Includes liner notes by Al Young and A. Scott Galloway.
Recorded at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California from January 6-8, 1976. Includes liner notes by Al Young.
Reissue producers: David McLees, Patrick Milligan.
Personnel: George Benson (vocals, guitar); Jorge Dalto (acoustic & electric pianos, Clavinet); Ronnie Foster (electric piano, Minimoog synthesizer); Phil Upchurch (guitar, bass); Stanley Banks (bass); Harvey Mason (drums); Ralph MacDonald (percussion).
Producer: Tommy LiPuma.
Q (5/01, p.129) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...The biggest-selling album in jazz history....compelling electric guitar improvisation..." George Benson Breezin' Songs | 1. | Breezin' | |
| 2. | This Masquerade | |
| 3. | Six to Four | |
| 4. | Affirmation | |
| 5. | So This Is Love? | |
| 6. | Lady | |
| 7. | Down Here on the Ground - (previously unreleased) | |
| 8. | Shark Bite | |
| 9. | This Masquerade - (single edit) | |
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