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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