My blog is on holiday until Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Today, play some light music. wish all the best.
Music – George Benson Before He Thinks He Can Sing
Here’s what I’ve been listening to this morning at work.
This is Boxing Day music, when one has a publication deadline (tomorrow) and wants calm inspiration.
I was clearing out a cupboard the other day where a large number of records are stored, and the record collection is like a memory storage center.
As I flipped through the album covers, I recalled many things that happened at different times—some that took me back to the 1960s when I first started buying records.
This song is from one of my favorite albums – white rabbit – from – george benson – It was released in early 1972 and I snapped it up at a local import store in Melbourne later that year.
It is released by CTI Records, a label that has refined taste in the musicians it promotes.
In that period George Benson still played a lot and sang very little – the better choice in my opinion.
This song – the sea – Written by George Benson.
It is characterized by– Earl of Clew – Debuted at age 17. Of course, he’s a great player in his own right.
Critics considered it a transitional album, between George Benson’s mainstream era and his entry into popular music in the 1970s.
It was a period of jazz fusion, and the players on the album reflect that.
Vocals are from Brazilian percussionists – Elto Moreira – he became a key part of the jazz fusion era when he collaborated with – back to forever.
Who is the player:
1. george benson – Guitar.
2. Billy Cobham – drum.
3. ron carter – double bass.
4. Herbie Hancock – Piano (Rhodes).
5. Jay Berliner – Spanish guitar.
6. Earl of Clew – Nylon string guitar.
7. Phil Claus – atmosphere.
8. Airto Moreira – percussion, vocals.
9. Glory Augustine – Harp.
Plus many woodwind and brass players.
Nice little ensemble!
Good working music.
Enough for today!
(c) Copyright 2022 William Mitchell. all rights reserved.
