They open on an energized note with the clavinet-fueled rendition of an unnamed Latin flavored jam that has the great guitarist flowing effortlessly over the bar-line with remarkable drive and mind-blowing facility. Jazz vibraphone legend Milt Jackson, a bebop pioneer and charter member of the Modern Jazz Quartet, appears as a special guest on three tracks.īenson's unparalleled chops are in full effect throughout this high-powered set. He is accompanied at this Carnegie Hall concert by the two-keyboard tandem of Ronnie Foster and Jorge Dalto, electric bassist Stanley Banks (who still tours with Benson to this day), drummer Marvin Chapell and percussionist David Diggs. Still signed to Creed Taylor's CTI label, Benson performed material from Bad Benson, his successful soul-jazz crossover album released by CTI the previous year. Original recordings for motion picture soundtracks Rel.George Benson - lead guitar, vocals Ronnie Foster - keyboards Jorge Dalto - piano Stanley Banks - electric bass Marvin Chapell - drums David Diggs - percussion Special guest: Milt Jackson - vibesĪt the time of this Newport Jazz Festival appearance, Benson was still a year away from his breakthrough triple-platinum smash hit, Breezin', which was produced by Tommy LiPuma and released on Warner Bros. ^d Compilation containing previously unreleased on CD material.The very first DVD-audio release of George Benson. ^c Compilation containing all compositions released for the first time on DVD-audio.^b Compilation containing previously unreleased material.The Very Best of George Benson: The Greatest Hits of All The Best of George Benson: The Instrumentalsīest of George Benson in the CTI/Kudu Years (Japan release) h (UK, Germany, Netherlands and Japan release)
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