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George Benson Masquerade Release Date: 1998 12 15 Running Time: 47:15 Label: Magnum (UK) George Benson displays virtuosity on guitar and vocals on four powerful traditional jazz tracks. The CD kicks off with a compelling version of "Love for Sale," a straight jazz dynamo featuring long solos and a torrid tempo. A laid-back rendition of "The Masquerade Is Over" (not to be confused with his later pop hit "This Masquerade") features, as the other three songs do, a long, tantalizing guitar solo from Benson. "There Will Never Be Another You" is a ferocious swing piece propelled by Benson's lightning-fast fingering. "All Blues" closes the CD on a dark, moody note; its highlights are a fluid standup bass player and a slow-rolling tempo punctuated by sharp drum kicks and timely snare and brush play. Purists who dismissed Benson's commercial recordings will find a place in their CD cabinet for this masterpiece. No frills, just fiery jazz at its best. Originally released in 1973. Andrew Hamilton, All Music Guide Tracks: Title Composer Time 1 Love for Sale Porter 14:16 2 Masquerade Is Over Magidson, Wrubel 9:25 3 There Will Never Be Another You Warren, Gordon 10:47 4 All Blues Davis 12:47 Releases: Year Type Label 1998 CD Magnum (UK) 2002 CD Thunderbolt (UK)

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