Collaboration
Earl Klugh & George Benson
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Mt. Airy Road | George Benson | 7:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Mimosa | George Benson | 6:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Brazilian Stomp | Earl Klugh & George Benson | 5:35 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Dreamin' | Earl Klugh & George Benson | 5:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Since You're Gone | George Benson | 5:48 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Collaboration | George Benson | 6:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Jamaica | George Benson | 5:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Love Theme (From "Romeo & Juliet") | George Benson | 5:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 8 Songs |
Album Review
George Benson rebels against the machine and comes out with an all-instrumental album, his first in 11 years and also his first full teaming with onetime protégé, acoustic guitarist Earl Klugh. Klugh sounds much more mature and forthcoming here than he did as a teenager in Benson's CTI days. Yet Benson still blows him away with his effortless swing, endless invention (within the constraints of the carefully controlled arrangements, however) and totally assured placement of the notes. "Mimosa" has some especially fluid work by Benson, with Klugh serving as an effective foil. The backing is mostly an electronic wash, though underpinned by solid funk support from former Benson bandmembers Harvey Mason and Paulinho Da Costa. The biggest hang-up are the so-so tunes, which both guitarists gratefully transcend whenever they solo. While Collaboration disappointed many guitar fans back in 1987 who were hoping for a more energetic session, time has underlined and strengthened its musical virtues. ~ Richard S. Ginell, Rovi
Customer Reviews
The three best tracks on this album are...
...Mimosa, Dreamin' & Mt. Airy Road...
If you ever drive down Mt. Airy Road outside philly while listening to this tune, you'll understand how awesome it is to hear while driving.
Dreamin' is just a good track for hearing two really awesome jazz guitar players go at it and have a lot of fun while doing it. It is subtle but it has a good groove to it.
Mimosa's entrance builds the excitement into the guitar parts...gives you that feel of being in a somewhat fancy restaurant or a night on the town, but not in the midst of the excitement, but rather indulged in sophistication and feeling good.
If you don't buy the album, then don't pass over these 3 tracks as single pick-up's
Biography
Born: September 16, 1953 in Detroit, MI
Genre: Jazz
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Earl Klugh
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Kari | One On One | 6:30 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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I'll Never See You Smile Again | One On One | 5:27 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Love Lips | One On One | 6:38 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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The Afterglow | One On One | 6:33 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Driftin' | The Spice of Life (Bonus Track Edition) | 3:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Mallorca | One On One | 4:48 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Winding River | One On One | 5:22 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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That's Life | XII (Bonus Track Version) | 4:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Ocean Blue | The Spice of Life (Bonus Track Edition) | 5:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Morning In Rio | The Spice of Life (Bonus Track Edition) | 5:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $7.92
- Genres: Jazz, Music, Contemporary Jazz, Crossover Jazz, R&B/Soul, Smooth Jazz
- Released: 1987
- ℗ 1987 Warner Bros. Records Inc. For the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
