Breezin'
George Benson
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| Name | Artist | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breezin' | George Benson | 5:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | This Masquerade | George Benson | 8:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Six to Four | George Benson | 5:10 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Affirmation | George Benson | 6:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | So This Is Love? | George Benson | 7:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | Lady | George Benson | 5:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | Shark Bite | George Benson | 6:10 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | Down Here On the Ground | George Benson | 9:09 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 9 | This Masquerade (Edit) | George Benson | 3:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 9 Songs |
iTunes Review
George Benson had made some inroads as a funk-jazz guitarist on the popular '70s label CTI (which also boosted Grover Washington Jr.'s early career), but it was Breezin', his 1976 Warner Bros. debut, that lifted him to pop stardom. A Stevie Wonder-ish vocal rendition of Leon Russell's "This Masquerade" was irresistible ear candy for Top 40 listeners; fans who primarily listened rock or soul fell by the million for the rest of the album, too. Over the light grooves of the title track (penned by R&B great Bobby Womack) and "Six to Four," Benson shows he'd hardly abandoned the fleet fingering of his previous work as a bandleader and Miles Davis sideman. Benson was rarely off the airwaves for the next few years; Breezin' was the real start of that omnipresence. Three bonus tracks make this edition a must for Benson aficionados.
Recent Customer Reviews
Beautiful
by SaturnAnimatorJust wonderful music. Completly a classic.
Simple The Standard Of Pop-Jazz Class
by Fan FavoriteEverytime I hear a song from this Album, I am taken back to old-friends, good times, laughter and joy. Bring back those friends, times and Benson. A must have in any Jazz collection!
Classic Benson!
by JJassI don't need to explain how good this album is but I just need to state that this album is one reason why I musically travel to the past. Highly Recommended!
Biography
Born: March, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA
Genre: Jazz
Years Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s
Top Albums and Songs by George Benson
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
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| 1 | On Broadway | The Best of George Benson | 5:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Turn Your Love Around | The Best of George Benson | 3:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | This Masquerade | The Best of George Benson | 3:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Breezin' | Best of Smooth Jazz, Vol. 1 | 5:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Give Me the Night | The Best of George Benson | 3:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $8.91
- Genres: Jazz, Music, Crossover Jazz, Smooth Jazz, R&B/Soul, Contemporary Jazz
- Released: Jan 16, 2001
- ℗ 2005 Warner Bros. Records Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing.
