Givin It Up (2006) - Grammy Winner!

Artist: George Benson
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Label: CONCORD JAZZ/UNIVERSAL
UPC: 00888072231627
Release Date: 10/24/2006
Buy.com Sku: 203061110
Item#: M36LKW
Buy.com Sales Rank: 24321
Format:  CD

Song Listing

Disc 1
Song TitleSample
1. Breezin' ~ George Benson/Al Jarreau
2. Morning ~ George Benson/Al Jarreau
3. Long Come Tutu - (featuring Herbie Hancock) ~ George Benson/Al Jarreau
4. God Bless The Child - (with Jill Scott) ~ George Benson/Al Jarreau
5. Summer Breeze ~ George Benson/Al Jarreau
6. All I Am ~ George Benson/Al Jarreau
7. Ordinary People ~ George Benson/Al Jarreau
8. Let It Rain - (with Patti Austin) ~ George Benson/Al Jarreau
9. Givin' It Up For Love ~ George Benson/Al Jarreau
10. Every Time You Go Away ~ George Benson/Al Jarreau
11. Four ~ George Benson/Al Jarreau
12. Don't Start No Schtuff ~ George Benson/Al Jarreau
13. Bring It On Home To Me - (with Paul McCartney) ~ George Benson/Al Jarreau

(P) 2006 Concord Music Group, Inc./Monster LLC.
(C) 2006 Concord Music Group, Inc./Monster LLC.

These two masters of easy-flowing smooth jazz have really done it this time: instead of merely coasting on their considerable reputations, guitarist George Benson and singer Al Jarreau collaborated on a well-considered program displaying their talents to the best possible advantage. Jarreau provides lyrics for Benson's classic "Breezin'" and both soar on inspired reinventions of two Miles Davis tunes, "Four" and "Tutu." Another highlight is "Let In Rain," which features a spirited guest vocal from Patti Austin and the beautiful Miles-ish trumpet of Chris Botti. Other guests include Herbie Hancock, Jill Scott (a fine "God Bless The Child"), and Sir Paul McCartney ("Bring It On Home To Me").
 
Album Notes and Credits

Notes & Personnel Info
Personnel include: George Benson (vocals, guitar); Al Jarreau (vocals); Jill Scott, Patti Austin, Paul McCartney (vocals); Marion Meadows (saxophone); Chris Botti (trumpet); Herbie Hancock (piano); Patrice Rushen (keyboards); Marcus Miller, Stanley Clarke (bass guitar); Michael White (drums); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion).
Recording information: Henson Studios, Hollywood, CA (2005).
These two masters of easy-flowing smooth jazz have really done it this time: instead of merely coasting on their considerable reputations, guitarist George Benson and singer Al Jarreau collaborated on a well-considered program displaying their talents to the best possible advantage. Jarreau provides lyrics for Benson's classic "Breezin'" and both soar on inspired reinventions of two Miles Davis tunes, "Four" and "Tutu." Another highlight is "Let In Rain," which features a spirited guest vocal from Patti Austin and the beautiful Miles-ish trumpet of Chris Botti. Other guests include Herbie Hancock, Jill Scott (a fine "God Bless The Child"), and Sir Paul McCartney ("Bring It On Home To Me").

Producer: John Burk

Musical Guests
Herbie Hancock
Paul McCartney
Jill Scott
Chris Botti
Patti Austin
Patrice Rushen
Stanley Clarke

 
Compilation Appearances
Ultimate Collection
Instrumental History Of Jazz
Complete Bitches Brew Sessions
Smooth Sounds
Classics In The Key Of G
Musical Biography
Best Smooth Jazz Ever
Twist Of Motown
Songs For Life
Love, Q
Great American Songwriter
Forever For Always For Luther
Society Of Singers Presents: great Vo
Guitar Music For Small Rooms 2
From Q With Love
Very Best Of Smooth Jazz
Progressions:100 Years Of Jazz Guitar
Thanks For The Memory...The Great American Songbook IV
Great American Songbook Collection (w/ Bonus DVD) (Limited Edition)
Essential Kenny G
Shine
Small World Big Band Vol 2:more Frien
Mastercuts Jazz Cafe
Jill Scott Collaborations
Diggin Deeper V2
Rendezvous
New York Nightline
Jewels In The Crown:allstar Duets Wit
Smooth Jazz
25 Best:jazz Legends
Standard
Smooth Jazz Number Ones
Hound Dog:leiber Stoller Collection
Harlem Underground Band

 
Associated Artists and Works
The Soulful Drums... ~ McDuff, Jack
Smith, Lonnie
Smith, Lonnie

 
Technical Info
Release Date : 10/24/2006
Original Release Date : 2006
Catalog ID : 2316
Label : Concord Records (USA)
Number of Discs : 1
Studio/Live : Studio
Mono/Stereo : Stereo
SPAR Code : n/a
UPC : 00888072231627

 
Professional Reviews
JazzTimes (p.91)
- "There's plenty of Jarreau's world-famous vocal tricks, which include tongue-clicking, chest-beating and plenty of crazed scatting."

Mojo (Publisher)
(p.95)
- 3 stars out of 5 -- "Benson's fretboard dexterity and melodic invention reveal a musical sensibility fully intact."

  
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