George Benson & Earl Klugh: Collaboration

Smooth Jazz / Guitar Fusion
premiera polska: 2014-09-29
kontynent: Ameryka Północna
kraj: USA
opakowanie: Jewelcaseowe etui
opis:
allmusic.com:
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.
by Richard S. Ginell

muzycy:
George Benson – electric guitar
Earl Klugh – classical guitar
Paul Jackson Jr. – rhythm guitar
Greg Phillinganes – keyboards, synthesizers, synthesizer arrangements (2, 3, 5, 6, 7)
Rhett Lawrence – keyboard programming
Jason Miles – synthesizer programming (1, 4)
Larry Williams – synthesizer programming (2, 3, 5, 6, 7), horn arrangements (2)
James Newton Howard – synthesizers (5, 7, 8), synthesizer programming (5), synthesizer string arrangements (5, 7, 8)
Marcus Miller – bass guitar (1–7), rhythm track arrangements (1, 6), synthesizer arrangements (1)
Chuck Domanico – upright bass (8)
Harvey Mason – drums (1–7)
Jimmy Bralower – LinnDrum programming (7)
Vinnie Colaiuta – drums (8)
Paulinho da Costa – percussion
Marty Paich – string arrangements (1)
Randy Goodrum – rhythm track and synthesizer arrangements (7)

utwory:
1. Mt. Airy Road
2. Mimosa
3. Brazilian Stomp
4. Dreamin'
5. Since You're Gone
6. Collaboration
7. Jamaica
8. Romeo & Juliet (Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet)

total time - 49:32
wydano: 2014-09-29 (1987)
nagrano: Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA, Lion Share Studios, Ocean Way Recording

more info: www.warnerclassicsandjazz.com
more info2: georgebenson.com