George Benson/Al Jarreau - Givin It Up
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Track List: Givin It Up
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- Breezin' - Al Jarreau
- Morning - Al Jarreau
- Tutu - Al Jarreau
- God Bless The Child - Al Jarreau
- Summer Breeze - Al Jarreau
- All I Am - Al Jarreau
- Ordinary People - Al Jarreau
- Let It Rain - Al Jarreau
- Givin' It Up For Love - Al Jarreau
- Every Time You Go Away - Al Jarreau
- Four - Al Jarreau
- Don't Start No Schtuff - Al Jarreau
- Bring It On Home To Me - Al Jarreau
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Album Details: Givin It Up
- Release Date:
- 10/24/2006
- Label:
- Concord Records
- UPC:
- 888072231627
User Reviews: Givin It Up
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, July 25, 2007Reviewer: absuber - See all absuber's reviews -
YOUR COUSIN
, December 22, 2006Reviewer: stanley p - See all stanley p's reviews0 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this Givin It Up review helpfulPros: RELATIVE
Cons: HOPE TO MEET YOU ONE DAY
AS I HAVE NO HIDDEN MOTIVES I WOULD JUST LIKE TO MEET YOU. I AM YOUR COUSIN, MY GRANDFATHER IS BRANCH BENSON SR. WHICH AS I UNDERSTAND IS YOUR FATHER'S BROTHER. I DO NOT KNOW IF YOU KNOW OR NOT BRANCH BENSON JR. PAST AWAY A FEW DAYS AGO. I AM GETTING READY TO RETIRE OUT OF THE MILITARY SOON, AS I SAID EARLIER I HAVE NO HIDDEN MOTVIVES. I LIVE IN HAMPTON VIRGINIA. IF YOU WANT TO DO RESEARCH BEFORE YOU CONTACT ME THAT IS FINE. I AM THE SON OF CLARA MAE BENSON. BRANCH BENSON AND PEARLIE MAE BENSON WHICH IS MY MOTHER'S FATHER AND MOTHER. AS I SAID BEFORE I HAVE NO HIDDEN AGENDA, GOD HAS BEEN GOOD TO ME AND I HAVE MADE A LOT OF GOOD DESICIONS THAT ALLOWED ME TO BE BLESSED AND MAKE IT THROUGH 20 YEARS OF THE MILITAR. AS I HAVE NO OTHER WAY TO CONTACT YOU HOPEFULLY THE PERSON THAT GETS THIS WILL GIVE IT TO YOU. MY HOME ADDRESS AND NUMBER IS 72 RED ROBIN TURN HAMPTON VIRGINIA 23669, MY HOME NUMBER IS 757-723-4991, MY CELL IS 757-871-8907 MY NAME IS STANLEY PAYNE. KEEP MAKING THE TRAMENDOUS MUSIC YOU HAVE BEEN MAKING OVER THE YEARS ...
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Pro Reviews: Givin It Up
| EXPERT RATING: From AMG Reviews 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. Technically a duo album, it is Benson's first since signing with Concord Records. As such, it works as a nice reintroduction to both artists and even finds them reworking the Bobby Womack classic "Breezin'," which Benson originally covered on his 1976 album of the same name. Here listeners get Jarreau adding lyrics and vocals on a version that really evokes the classic '70s jazzmeetsRB sound that was an original hallmark of smooth jazz. In that sense, Givin' It Up is a true joy for fans of that more organic, songoriented approach to crossover music, with Benson and Jarreau digging in to such great songs as Seals Crofts' "Summer Breeze," John Legend's "Ordinary People," and Darryl Hall's "Every Time You Go Away." Also adding some unexpected fun and celebrity sheen to the proceedings is an impromptu appearance by Paul McCartney, who joins in on Sam Cooke's gospelinflected "Bring It on Home to Me." Throw in appearances by trumpeter Chris Botti, vocalist Patti Austin, pianist Herbie Hancock, and bassist Marcus Miller and Stanley Clarke, and Givin' It Up proves music is always fun with a little help from your friends. - Matt Collar, All Music Guide |
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These days, George Benson (born March 22, 1943, Pittsburgh, PA) is often described as a commercial RB/pop singer who sometimes moonlights as a pop-jazz guitarist. But early in his career -- when Benson was still in his twenties -- the jazz world thou...Full George Benson/Al Jarreau Biography
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Pros: excellent vocals, excellent musicianship
Cons: none
Breezin is the first cut and it really works with Jarreau's lyrics and Benson's guitar playing. Morning is the next cut and it is an excellent instrumental version of Al Jarreau's hit and it's a perfect song to listen to on a summer day while driving on a long trip. There is a version of "ordinary people" on this cd that is just outstanding with the interplay between the guitar and the saxophone is awesome on this track. This album will be put into the smooth jazz category but it is really an album of smooth jazz,pop, regular jazz, and traditional soul and if this album were made 20 years ago it would be in the top 20 on any album chart. ...