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George Benson was only 21 when, on May 1, 1964, he recorded his first album as a leader, The New Boss Guitar of George Benson. At that point, the guitarist had yet to become a huge name in jazz, although many of those who knew him for his work with Jack McDuff's group (which he joined in 1962) agreed that he showed great potential. Benson still had some growing to do in 1964, but even so, this is an impressive debut. The guitarist had developed a distinctive, recognizable sound on his instrument, and he plays with both feeling and technique on five Benson originals (including the sly "Shadow Dancers," the exuberant "Rock-A-Bye," and the earthy blues "I Don't Know") as well as interpretations of "Easy Living" and "Will You Still Be Mine." Benson, of course, had an insightful teacher in McDuff, who plays both organ and piano on this hard bop/soul-jazz date. Tenor saxophonist Red Holloway, another member of McDuff's early-'60s group, is also on board, as are bassist Ronnie Boykins and drummer Montego Joe. In 1964, Benson's best work was yet to come; nonetheless, this album is historically important as well as rewarding.
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George Benson, Guitar, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jack McDuff, Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Red Holloway, Tenor Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Lew Futterman, Producer - Ronnie Boykins, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Montego Joe, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1964 Prestige Records, Inc.
George Benson, Composer, MainArtist
℗ 1964 Prestige Records, Inc.
George Benson, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1964 Prestige Records, Inc.
George Benson, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1964 Prestige Records, Inc.
George Benson, MainArtist - Matt Dennis, ComposerLyricist - Tom Adair, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1964 Prestige Records, Inc.
George Benson, MainArtist - Leo Robin, ComposerLyricist - Ralph Rainger, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1964 Prestige Records, Inc.
George Benson, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1964 Prestige Records, Inc.
George Benson, MainArtist - Jack McDuff, ComposerLyricist - Joe Dukes, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1964 Prestige Records, Inc.
Album review
George Benson was only 21 when, on May 1, 1964, he recorded his first album as a leader, The New Boss Guitar of George Benson. At that point, the guitarist had yet to become a huge name in jazz, although many of those who knew him for his work with Jack McDuff's group (which he joined in 1962) agreed that he showed great potential. Benson still had some growing to do in 1964, but even so, this is an impressive debut. The guitarist had developed a distinctive, recognizable sound on his instrument, and he plays with both feeling and technique on five Benson originals (including the sly "Shadow Dancers," the exuberant "Rock-A-Bye," and the earthy blues "I Don't Know") as well as interpretations of "Easy Living" and "Will You Still Be Mine." Benson, of course, had an insightful teacher in McDuff, who plays both organ and piano on this hard bop/soul-jazz date. Tenor saxophonist Red Holloway, another member of McDuff's early-'60s group, is also on board, as are bassist Ronnie Boykins and drummer Montego Joe. In 1964, Benson's best work was yet to come; nonetheless, this album is historically important as well as rewarding.
© Alex Henderson /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 8 track(s)
- Total length: 00:39:45
- Main artists: George Benson
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Fantasy Records
- Genre: Jazz
© 1990 Fantasy, Inc. ℗ 1990 Fantasy, Inc.
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