Standing Together cover

Released 28 years ago this June

Standing Together

George Benson · 1998

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

A vibrant fusion of smooth jazz and funk, showcasing Benson's signature guitar work and soulful vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady groove for relaxed moments
  • vibrant background for gatherings
  • soulful melodies for easy listening
  • smooth transitions between tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy intensity
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Standing Together' was released in 1998, George Benson was a well-established artist with a career spanning over three decades. This album followed his commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s, during which he gained significant acclaim with hits like 'Breezin''. At this point, he continued to explore the intersections of jazz, pop, and rhythm and blues.
Stylistic neighbors
Al Jarreau· Lee Ritenour· Pat Metheny

Tracklist

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

  • 1 C-Smooth 5:55
  • 2 Standing Together 4:09
  • 3 All I Know 4:37
  • 4 Cruise Control 5:09
  • 5 Poquito Spanish, Poquito Funk 5:17
  • 6 Still Waters 4:37
  • 7 Fly by Night 4:53
  • 8 Back to Love 4:40
  • 9 Keep Rollin' 5:04

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata