Standing Together (CD)

• Category:  Music  »  Jazz  »  Guitar
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• Release Date: June 2, 1998
• Label: GRP Records (USA)
• UPC: 011105990622
• WAPI (Tower ID): 106614601
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• Tower.com Sales Rank: #76695 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
• #6547 in Jazz (See Top 100 Jazz Bestsellers)
• #463 in Guitar (See Top 100 Guitar Bestsellers)

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Personnel includes: George Benson (vocals, guitar); Larry Williams (saxophone); Jerry Hey (trumpet); Bill Reichenbach (trombone); Ricky Peterson (vibraphone, piano, Moog synthesizer, keyboards); Tim Heintz (keyboards, synthesizer); Gerald McCauley (keyboards, programming); Melvin Davis, Albert Sterling Menendez (keyboards); Marc Antoine (Spanish guitar); DeChown Jenkins, Mike Sims, Paul Jackson, Jr., Nils (guitar); Carlos Henriquez (acoustic bass); Alex Al, Larry Kimpel (bass); Lil' John Roberts (drums, cymbals); Lenny Castro, Luisito Quintero (percussion); Robert C. Benson, Steven Dubin, Paul Brown (programming); India, Reggie Burrell, Lynne Fiddmont-Linsey, Bridgette Bryant-Fiddmont, Fred White, Kevon Edmonds (background vocals).

Producers: Paul Brown, "Little" Louie Vega, Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez.

Engineers: Dave Rideau, Dave Darlington, Martin Christianson, Tim Tan.

George Benson's brand of silky, mid-tempo R&B has made him one of the most successful entertainers on the Adult Contemporary scene. Though he abandoned the pursuit of any real jazz aspirations early in his career, his big, smooth hollow-body guitar sound has Wes Montgomery's influence written all over it. As usual, STANDING TOGETHER showcases Benson as both a guitar master and an extraordinary vocalist. As an artist of high caliber, Benson is always able to satisfy his musical sensibilities while maintaining the pop style that made him a star.

That unmistakable guitar is presented in a luxurious, slow groove setting on the opener "C-Smooth." Next, Benson demonstrates his vocal prowess on the title track The up-tempo "Cruise Control" is a guaranteed favorite and "Poquito Spanish, Poquito Funk" is like a relaxing siesta on the verandah. The lush "Still Waters" is undoubtedly one of the most mature ballads in Benson's repertoire. The master brings it all to a close as gently as he began with the easy-grooving "Keep Rollin'."

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