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I Got a Woman and Some Blues

George Benson · 1984

29 min · 9 tracks · funk · R&B · smooth jazz

A blend of smooth jazz and R&B grooves with Benson's signature guitar work illuminating each track.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • smooth grooves for relaxed evenings
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • steady flow with upbeat energy
  • guitar-driven melodies for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking long, immersive experiences
  • prefer complex musical arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 1984, 'I Got a Woman and Some Blues' marked George Benson's transition into a more commercially focused sound following his critical success with 'Breezin'' in 1976. By this time, Benson had established himself as a prominent figure in both jazz and pop music, aiming to capture a wider audience with smoother arrangements and catchy melodies.
Stylistic neighbors
Al Jarreau· Lee Ritenour· Pat Metheny

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Got a Woman 4:55
  • 2 Out of the Blue 3:15
  • 3 Bluesadelic 4:15
  • 4 Durham’s Turn 4:05
  • 5 Good Morning, Blues 2:50
  • 6 I Worry ’bout You 2:25
  • 7 Without Her 2:35
  • 8 She Went a Little Bit Farther 3:05
  • 9 Goodbye, Columbus 2:00

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