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George Benson Best of George Benson Live Release Date: 2005 09 27 Label: Verve Recorded live at Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Ireland, in 2000, these ten tracks are pleasant re-workings of guitarist and vocalist George Benson's jazz-pop hits of the '70s. To his credit, Benson isn't just a human jukebox re-creating well-known songs and sidestepping any spontaneity that derives from a live performance. For instance, his band, which includes keyboardist Joe Sample, gets to stretch out a bit, showing off their improvisational skills on "This Masquerade," "On Broadway," and particularly on Sample's "Deeper Than You Think." Alongside his seven-member group, Benson employs the BBC Big Band and musicians from the Ulster Orchestra who provide a real lushness that enhances the music instead of utilizing the cheesy synthesizer strings that often marred some of his work in the '80s and '90s. Fans of Benson's early sessions for Columbia or A&M may not rush out to purchase this, but those who favor Breezin' will find some pleasant moments here. Al Campbell, All Music Guide Tracks: Title Composer Time 1 Turn Your Love Around Lukather, Graydon, Champlin 4:18 2 This Masquerade Russell 7:48 3 Breezin' Womack 4:08 4 Love X Love Temperton 5:17 5 Deeper Than You Think Sample 9:22 6 Ghetto Hathaway, Hutson 7:03 7 Never Give Up on a Good Thing Garvin, Shapiro 5:43 8 Hipping the Hop Sample 4:49 9 Give Me the Night Temperton 4:01 10 On Broadway Weil, Stoller, Mann, Leiber 6:58 Releases: Year Type Label 2006 CD Verve 2005 CD GRP Records

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