George Benson "The Best Of George Benson: The Instrumentals"

George Benson "The Best Of George Benson: The Instrumentals"

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George Benson
The Best Of George Benson: The Instrumentals
The Story
Covering a near twenty year period of creative work beginning in 1976, "The Best Of George Benson: The Instrumentals" seeks to stimulate the fans of instrumental jazz and pop that crave to hear Benson's greatest works in this format (albeit confined to the Warner Bros. catalog). With his indomitable style evident on tracks such as "Affirmation", "Breezin'", "Weekend In L.A." and "Dinorah, Dinorah", Benson shows off his improvisational talents quite brilliantly on "Tenderly." Sidemen and collaborators include greats such as Marcus Miller (bass), Anthony Jackson (bass), Earl Klugh (guitar), Herbie Hancock (keyboards), Dave Grusin (keyboards), Randy Brecker (flugelhorn)... the list goes on and on. Even included is the title track from his first GRP album, "That's Right". A great hour of listening.
The Music
05:15 My Heart Is Dancing Instrumental
05:40 Breezin' Instrumental
06:54 Mimosa Instrumental
03:41 Dinorah, Dinorah Instrumental
03:54 Being With You Instrumental
04:24 Valdez In The Country Instrumental
06:53 Affirmation Instrumental
03:06 Tenderly Instrumental
05:42 We All Remember Wes Instrumental
07:28 Weekend In L.A. Instrumental
04:58 That's Right Instrumental
The Artists
George Benson Guitar (Electric), Scat
Arif Mardin Production, String Arrangements
Harvey Mason, Sr. Drums
Marcus Miller Bass
Paul Peterson Guitar (Rhythm), Bass
Greg Phillinganes Keyboards, Piano (Electric), Fender Rhodes, Synthesizer Arrangements, Synthesizer
Matt Pierson Compilation Production
Max Risenhoover Synthesizer Programming
John Robinson Drums
Richard Tee Keyboards, Piano (Electric)
Carlos Vega Drums
Kirk Whalum Saxophone
David Williams Guitar (Rhythm)
Freddie Washington Bass
Lee "Shot" Williams Saxophone, Horn Arrangements, Flute
Paul Jackson Guitar (Rhythm)
Hans Neleman Photography
Linda Cobb Art Direction, Design
Just Loomis Photography
Ralph MacDonald Percussion
Stanley Banks Bass
Keith Blake Digital Mastering
Michael Bland Drums
Randy Brecker Flugelhorn
Robbie Buchanan Keyboards, Piano (Electric)
Claus Ogerman Conductor, Orchestral Assistant
Paulinho Da Costa Percussion
Dave Grusin Keyboards
Barnaby Finch Keyboards
Clare Fischer Piano (Electric), Fender Rhodes
Jerry Hey Trumpet
Kim Hutchcroft Saxophone, Flute
Paul Jackson Jr. Guitar (Rhythm)
Anthony Jackson Bass
Hilary James Keyboards
Louis Johnson Bass
Neil Larsen Keyboards
Tommy LiPuma Producer
Jorge Dalto Keyboards, Piano (Electric), Clavinet
Ronnie Foster Keyboards, Piano (Electric), Mini Moog
Omar Hakim Drums
Herbie Hancock Keyboards, Synthesizer Programming, Synthesizer
Bob James Producer, Piano
Quincy Jones Producer
Earl Klugh Guitar (Classical)
Hubert Laws Flute
Rob Mounsey Keyboards
Ricky Peterson Keyboards, Producer, Organ
Phil Upchurch Guitar (Rhythm), Bass