The Sunday Jazz Brunch Presents
George Benson
Air Date: 8/4/2024 on 90.5 WICN 8am-12pm ET
Yes, there is a new George Benson CD just released.
However, the music is not new; rather, it dates from 1989. When you hear it though, you won't be able to tell that it is that old. It has been processed and cleaned up, and the superb arrangements of master arranger Robert Farnon shine through very cleanly and clearly, as does the great tone that Benson achieves on his Ibanez guitar.
This release brings Mr. Benson back to the Warner Brothers label, where he recorded his big crossover hit, Breezin', back in 1976.
The story goes that Mr. Benson asked Quincy Jones who was the best arranger in the world. The reply: Robert Farnon. So they made contact and then agreed to put together this CD, featuring Mr. Farnon's orchestra to back the guitar and voice of Mr. Benson.
I think when you hear the lush strings you will agree that the arrangements are fantastic. I am surprised to have never heard of Robert Farnon, but now I will look for his work.
I hope enjoy this new/old CD from George Benson.
Best,
Marty
HOUR ONE: Contemplative Morning
Bill Charlap Trio\And Then Again 2024\I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance
George Benson\Dreams Do Come True 2024\08_ Cant We Be Friends
Olivia Foschi\A Window Within 2024\Nona
Eliane Elias-Light My Fire-09 Made In Moonlight 2011
Mariah Parker with P McCandless\Windows Through Time 2024\Rendevous
Luther Allison\I Owe It All To You 2024\Knocks Me Off My Feet
Karrin Allyson\A Kiss for Brazil 2024\Only Trust Your Heart
Anthony Stanco\Stanco's Time 2024\Ask Me Now
Sergio Pereira\Nu Brasil\14 Clicks Away
Andy Milne\Time Will Tell 2024\Broken Landscape
Lori Bell Quartet-Recorda Me, Remembering Joe Henderson 2024-06 Black Narcissus
HOUR TWO: New For You
Luther Allison\I Owe It All To You 2024\Until I See You Again
George Benson\Dreams Do Come True 2024\My Prayer feat Robert Farnon conduct
Andy James\Let Me See Your Heart 2024\Photograph
April Varner\April 2024\April In Paris
George Benson\Dreams Do Come True 2024\A Long Time Ago
Lenny Marcus Trio\Blackwater Sessions 2024\One Day In The Woods
Karen Mack\Catch & Keep 2024\Here is Everything
Lenny Marcus Trio\Blackwater Sessions 2024\Betsy
Misha Tsiganov\Painter of Dreams 2024\Seeley Street Song feat Hiske Oosterwij v
Luther Allison\I Owe It All To You 2024\From Day to Day
Champian Fulton\Jazz at the Ballroom Flying High 2024\Secret Love feat Vanessa Perea
HOUR THREE: Brazil/World
Karrin Allyson\A Kiss for Brazil 2024\Wave
Eliane Elias\Time and Again 2024\It's Time
John Finbury\Vã Revelação 2024\Inverno De Nos Dois feat Bruna Black v
Antonio Adolfo\Jobim Forever 2021\Inutil Pasiagem
Sergio Pereira\Bossa+ 2024\Montgo
Ray Obiedo-Twist 2024-06 Alquezar
Vanessa Perea\This is the Moment 2024\Se Te Olvida La Mentira)/Sabor A Mi
Stacey Kent\Summer Me Winter Me 2024\Corcovado
Diego Figueiredo\My World 2023\Por Las Calles De New York
Ed Johnson\For Every Living Thing 2024\Little Baiao
John Pizzarelli-Bossa Nova-06 Desafinado (Off Key) 2004
HOUR FOUR: Groove, Baby
Vincent Ingala\Escape With Me 2024\Let's Get To It
George Benson-Livin' Inside Your Love-08-You're Never Too Far From Me
Ben Sidran\Rainmaker 2024\Panda
Amber Weekes\A Lady With A Song 2024\Wasn't It Wonderful
Ronny Smith\Struttin 2024\In My Eyes
David Benoit\A Midnight Rendezvous 2022Long Journey Home
Sean Fyfe\Stepping Stones 2024\See Ya!
Edy Forey\Culture Today 2024\Take Your Time
Streetwize-Lift Me Up 2024-04 Kiss Me There
Norman Brown-It Hits Different 2024-08 Cloud Chase
Jacqui Naylor-Treasures of the Heart 2024-03 All That We Could Be
Jeff Lorber Fusion-The Drop 2023-10 Tail Lights
Gerald Cannon-Gerald Cannon-07 Close to You 2003
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