Bad Benson
George Benson · 1974
50 min · 8 tracks · funk · R&B · smooth jazz
A vibrant blend of smooth jazz and funk that showcases Benson's virtuosic guitar skills and soulful vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- soulful moments of reflection
- for evening relaxation
- engaging guitar-driven explorations
- playful transitions between tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification
- seek straightforward, short tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1974, 'Bad Benson' marked George Benson's emergence as a significant crossover artist following his successful album 'Breezin' the previous year. This album solidified his transition from pure jazz to a more commercial sound, appealing to both pop and jazz audiences alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Al Jarreau· Lee Ritenour· Pat Metheny
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take Five 7:46
- 2 Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams 2:57
- 3 My Latin Brother 6:53
- 4 No Sooner Said Than Done 5:53
- 5 Full Compass 5:41
- 6 The Changing World 4:54
- 7 Take the "A" Train 4:14
- 8 Serbian Blue 12:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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