Jazz Articles about George Benson

George Benson: Salt Song

by AAJ Staff
March 1, 1998

One could argue that Creed Taylor helped create the “smooth jazz" or “NAC" sound when he produced (or overproduced) some very commercial Wes Montgomery albums in the 1960s. But considering how much great jazz he produced for CTI in the early-to-mid 1970s, we can forgive Taylor for his role in the “smooth jazz" nightmare. At CTI, the general idea was to record jazz that was adventurous and risk-taking, yet accessible and open to rock, soul and funk influences. And as ...

George Benson: That's Right

by Dave Hughes
October 1, 1997

Someone seems to have left the exit door at GRP wide open; much of the label's talent, including some big names such as Lee Ritenour, Chick Corea, Gary Burton, and Dave Valentin, seems to be bolting as soon as they fulfill their current contracts. However, George Benson has just left his home for the past twenty years, Warner Brothers, and joined GRP. This may be largely due to the fact that super-producer Tommy LiPuma, who produced many of George Benson's ...

George Benson: That's Right

by AAJ Staff
February 1, 1997

George Benson, Tommy LiPuma and GRP? Yes, I too had to look at the press release once again to make sure I got it right. GRP certainly needed an injection of fresh ideas and a man with Tommy LiPuma's experience was a good move. I suppose it was inevitable that Tommy would would to invite a few of his longstanding stars along to the party.

“That's Right" is George Benson's first new album for a few ...