George bensonal jarreau george benson and al jarreau givin it up. Overview biography songs similar artists cds dvds vinyl blurays. Appreciated as both musician and performer by millions, george benson has always had the duel personae of expert improviser and vibrant entertainer. It contains songs previously recorded by both artists bensons breezin and jarreaus mornin and original music. The album garnered 4 grammys, including bestengineered album, non classical and record of the year for the massive hit and leon russell cover this masquerade, which topped the pop.
October 24, 2006 givin it up album aljarreaugivindpb000ht3q3m. Over the last half a century, george benson has bridged many genres, allowing himself to move effortlessly from straight ahead jazz to soul singer and other genres in between. Breezin transcribed by guitar player extraordinaire. Best of al jarreau by al jarreau, george benson on amazon. Thanks to george benson sometime in 1977 i became a jazz fan. George benson was born in the hill district of pittsburgh in 1943. I was also listening to chuck mangione and al jarreau. Benson is due to play in kansas city on wednesday 24 may on his current. The album itself was certified triple platinum by the riaa the album won multiple prizes at the 19th. Nonetheless, this bruce springsteen rock fan fell for bensons bluesy guitar sound and wordless vocals. George benson sees a bright future for jazzs next generation and the place of his chosen instrument in it. He won the aforementioned grammys within a span of four consecutive decades the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s. In 1964, at the age of 21, benson recorded his first album as leader, the new boss guitar, with brother jack mcduff on organ. Breezin is an instrumental song composed by american singer and musician bobby womack.
The 1976 tripleplatinum album by 10x grammy winner george benson marked the beginning of the guitarist and singer most successful commercial period. Listen and you should hear it learn part of the solo figure out various riffs that george benson does use them. Check out best of al jarreau by al jarreau, george benson on amazon music. Dadada lalala ba da da boom do do do do do breezin oh yeah ba da da daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ba dah dah daaaaaahaaahahahaadadada lalala ba da da boom. From the album the george benson collection by george benson on napster. See the curtains hanging in the window in the evening on a friday night a little light shining through the window let me know ev. Five years later after gabor szabos original recording, the song became even better known for a successful rerecording by singer and guitarist george benson, whose 1976 cover was the title track of his album breezin. See the curtains hanging in the window in the evening on a friday night little light is shining through the window lets me know everything i. George benson al jarreau summer breeze mp3 download and lyrics. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Listen to breezin by gabor szabo original recording. Lead guitar, vocals george benson liner notes al young 2 mastered by doug sax. Technically a duo album, it is benson s first since signing with concord records.
Listen to songs by george benson on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. George benson al jarreau summer breeze mp3 download. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. I dont need a reason, i am just breezin, makin changes as they come, aint gonna bother anyone. George benson al jarreau summer breeze mp3 download and. The rhythm guitar may use altered chords, such as dm. Breezingeorge benson sheet music for flute, guitar, bass. The album marked the beginning of bensons most successful period commercially. Get all the lyrics to songs on breezin and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. It was covered by boris gardiner happening, smooth jazz all stars, bradley leighton, george benson and other artists. Official george benson al jarreau summer breeze lyrics at cd universe. Breezin, a song by george benson, al jarreau on spotify. George benson and carlos santana breezin from the midnight special. Benson s next recording was its uptown with the george benson quartet with lonnie smith on organ and ronnie cuber on baritone sax.
Oct 27, 2006 grammywinning labelmates george benson and al jarreau have united for their first collaborative cd, givin it up. Users who like breezin users who reposted breezin playlists containing breezin more tracks. Playlist featuring george benson, dianne reeves, al jarreau, metropole orkest and shakatak smooth. The song breezin was written by bobby womack and was first recorded and released by gabor szabo and bobby womack in 1971. I dont need a reason i am just breezin makin changes as they come aint gonna bother anyone give and let live love and be loved were wor.
The material ranges from two songs to which jarreau adds lyricsthe 1976 benson hit breezin and long come tutu, based on the millerwritten title track of miles daviss tututo covers of seals and crofts summer breeze and the daryl hallpenned paul young hit, every time you go away. Breezin by george benson free listening on soundcloud. George benson al jarreau summer breeze lyrics givin it up track list. The song was released as a single in april 1971 in the united states and in 1972 in the. See the curtains hanging in the window in the evening on a friday night a little light shining through the window. Find similar albums to breezin george benson on allmusic. Givin it up finds crossover jazz icons guitarist george benson and vocalist al jarreau teaming up for a breezy, enjoyably melodic session that highlights both artists long careers. Jul 22, 2017 aint gonna bother anyone give and let live love and be loved were workin on a positive vibe so let the love rise to the top up here where the breezes blow dont let the love flow over stop we got to get it together with everyone else we cant make it to the positive side without some help breezin lets flow breezin lets flow im ready to go i dont need a reason i dont need a reason i. Playlist featuring george benson, dianne reeves, al jarreau, metropole orkest. Nonetheless, this bruce springsteen rock fan fell for benson s bluesy guitar sound and wordless vocals. Theres plenty of jarreau s worldfamous vocal tricks, which include tongueclicking, chestbeating and plenty of crazed scatting. Free sheet music for guitar, bass, percussion, flute, strings. Theres plenty of jarreaus worldfamous vocal tricks, which include tongueclicking, chestbeating and plenty of crazed scatting. As such, it works as a nice reintroduction to both artists and even finds them reworking the bobby womack classic breezin, which.
Stream george benson breezin sould out edit by sould out from desktop or your mobile device. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. It contains songs previously recorded by both artists benson s breezin and jarreau s mornin and original music. Breezin by george benson album listen for free on myspace. George benson and al jarreau doing their version like only they can of summer breeze related videos. Al jarreau and chris walker how to heal a broken heartrandom act of love. The album itself was certified triple platinum by the riaa. Grammywinning labelmates george benson and al jarreau have united for their first collaborative cd, givin it up.
As a child he attended the old connelly high school in the town. Givin it up is a firsttime recordingcollaboration between vocalist al jarreau and guitarist george benson. The album marked the beginning of benson s most successful period commercially. Dadada lalala ba da da boom do do do do do breezin oh yeah ba da da daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ba dah dah daaaaaahaaahahahaadadada lalala ba da. George benson on working with al jarreau, why breezin. Breezin breezingeorge benson transcribed by guitar player extraordinaire, tim stoll of lockport, new york entire song is a continuous lvinv progression in d major dbmema note. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. His version was recorded in january 1976 and released as a single in september of the same year, entering for the american. Breezin hdtracks the worlds greatestsounding music. Im not sure how i stumbled upon his release breezin, maybe it was its tripleplatinum sales or maybe its three grammy awards. May 21, 2017 george benson sees a bright future for jazzs next generation and the place of his chosen instrument in it. Get your boogie down button 1983 vintage al jarreau band pinback button. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Technically a duo album, it is bensons first since signing with concord records.
Print and download in pdf or midi breezin bobby womack. Alwin lopez jarreau march 12, 1940 february 12, 2017 was an american singer and. Cover versions of every time you go away by george benson. Alwyn lopez al jarreau born march 12, 1940 is an american singer. Breezin breezin george benson transcribed by guitar player extraordinaire, tim stoll of lockport, new york entire song is a continuous lvinv progression in d major dbmema note. Listen to your favorite songs from breezin by george benson now. Aint gonna bother anyone give and let live love and be loved were workin on a positive vibe so let the love rise to the top up here where the breezes blow dont let the love flow over stop we got to get it together with everyone else we cant make it to the positive side without some help breezin lets flow breezin lets flow im ready to go i dont need a reason i dont need a reason i. Benson got his first experience playing with his severalyear stint with mcduffs group. He has always placed his keenly discerning art in the service of a rousing good time. George benson remembers his friend al jarreau udiscover.
It was covered by vanessa fernandez, ray conniff, steven davis, santucci trio and other artists. Other vocalists and musicians featured are jill scott, patti austin, herbie hancock, stanley clarke, abe laboriel, chris botti, marcus miller, and paul mccartney. Theres a lot of rhythm in the world today, a lot of danceable music. A seventime grammy award winner, he is the only vocalist in history to win in three separate categories. George benson on working with al jarreau, why breezin is. Monster llc recorded at henson studios, hollywood, ca, april 1822 and 2425, 2006 mixed at capitol studios, hollywood, ca. The acrobat of scat by wishum gregory inches unframed art print. Click on a song to view its lyrics 1 breezin 2 mornin lyrics 3 long come tutu lyrics 4 god bless the child lyrics 5 summer breeze. George bensonal jarreau george benson and al jarreau. Check out breezin by george benson on amazon music.