radiofreetunes Posted October 17, 2006 Report Share Posted October 17, 2006 George Benson and Al Jarreau have teamed up for a new CD release entitled "Givin' It Up" to be release on October 24th. Hear cuts from the new CD on the Radiofreetunes.com stations Tune to Radio Free Jaazzzzz at http://www.artistlaunch.com/radiofreejaazzzzz their recording of the Miles Davis classic "Four" and a great new jazz ballad "All in Me" Sir Paul McCartney can now be heard jamming with jazz legends George Benson and Al Jarreau on station Radio Free Tunes http://www.artistlaunch.com/radiofreetunes.com George and Al were recording together with Paul happened to be in the studio next door. He dropped in and asked if they could jam. The rest is now musical history. Here George Benson, Al Jarreau, and Paul McCarntey on Sam Cook's classic tune "Bring It on Home to Me" Fred Martin who also appears on Radio Free Tunes was on hand to arrange the background vocals of Alethea Mills, and Chavonne Radio Free R&B at http://www.artistlaunch.com/radiofreerandb features the songs "Breezin'" and "Give It Up for Love" Givin' It Up is a dazzling harmonic convergence of superstars singer-guitarist-songwriter George Benson and vocalist extraordinaire-songwriter Al Jarreau. Friends and label-mates for over three decades, this recording marks the first time that the two artists have recorded together as equal partners. Both artists are multiple Grammy award winners with many gold and platinum selling hit recordings. This much-anticipated 13-track recording features each of the stars on a new arrangement of one of the other's biggest hits – Jarreau adding lyrics to and singing Benson's signature instrumental smash "Breezin'," while the legendary jazz guitarist delivers a lovely instrumental version of the singer's eternally charming hit "Mornin'." Givin' It Up also includes delicious covers of Seals & Crofts' "Summer Breeze" and Hall & Oates' (and Paul Young smash) "Every Time You Go Away," as well as stunning new jazz vocal versions of the Miles Davis classics "Four" and "'Long Come Tutu." Givin' It Up was recorded between April and June, 2006. Serendipitously, pop legend, Paul McCartney, happened to be in the studio next door during one session and dropped in to join Benson and Jarreau on an impromptu romp through Sam Cooke's "Bring it on Home to Me." Neo soul diva, Jill Scott, performs Billie Holiday's timeless "God Bless the Child." Rounding out the album is an instrumental take on John Legend's GRAMMY award-winning soul smash, "Ordinary People" and four new compositions, including a new Jarreau and Barry Eastmond composition, "Let it Rain," which features Patti Austin and Chris Botti. An A-list of musicians appear on Givin' It Up: keyboardists Patrice Rushen, Rex Rideout and Herbie Hancock; bassists Marcus Miller, Abraham Laboriel and Stanley Clarke; guitarists Dean Parks, Ray Fuller and Michael Thompson; saxophonist Marion Meadows; and drummers Vinnie Colaiuta and Michael White. =========================================================== Also appearing on Radio Free Jaazzzzz are new releases from Boney James, Lee Ritenour, Jamie Davis, Marilyn Scott, the Soft Machine, Take 6, and more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Moments Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 George Benson and Al Jarreau have teamed up for a new CD release entitled "Givin' It Up" to be release on October 24th. Hear cuts from the new CD on the Radiofreetunes.com stations Tune to Radio Free Jaazzzzz at http://www.artistlaunch.com/radiofreejaazzzzz their recording of the Miles Davis classic "Four" and a great new jazz ballad "All in Me" Sir Paul McCartney can now be heard jamming with jazz legends George Benson and Al Jarreau on station Radio Free Tunes http://www.artistlaunch.com/radiofreetunes.com George and Al were recording together with Paul happened to be in the studio next door. He dropped in and asked if they could jam. The rest is now musical history. Here George Benson, Al Jarreau, and Paul McCarntey on Sam Cook's classic tune "Bring It on Home to Me" Fred Martin who also appears on Radio Free Tunes was on hand to arrange the background vocals of Alethea Mills, and Chavonne Radio Free R&B at http://www.artistlaunch.com/radiofreerandb features the songs "Breezin'" and "Give It Up for Love" Givin' It Up is a dazzling harmonic convergence of superstars singer-guitarist-songwriter George Benson and vocalist extraordinaire-songwriter Al Jarreau. Friends and label-mates for over three decades, this recording marks the first time that the two artists have recorded together as equal partners. Both artists are multiple Grammy award winners with many gold and platinum selling hit recordings. This much-anticipated 13-track recording features each of the stars on a new arrangement of one of the other's biggest hits – Jarreau adding lyrics to and singing Benson's signature instrumental smash "Breezin'," while the legendary jazz guitarist delivers a lovely instrumental version of the singer's eternally charming hit "Mornin'." Givin' It Up also includes delicious covers of Seals & Crofts' "Summer Breeze" and Hall & Oates' (and Paul Young smash) "Every Time You Go Away," as well as stunning new jazz vocal versions of the Miles Davis classics "Four" and "'Long Come Tutu." Givin' It Up was recorded between April and June, 2006. Serendipitously, pop legend, Paul McCartney, happened to be in the studio next door during one session and dropped in to join Benson and Jarreau on an impromptu romp through Sam Cooke's "Bring it on Home to Me." Neo soul diva, Jill Scott, performs Billie Holiday's timeless "God Bless the Child." Rounding out the album is an instrumental take on John Legend's GRAMMY award-winning soul smash, "Ordinary People" and four new compositions, including a new Jarreau and Barry Eastmond composition, "Let it Rain," which features Patti Austin and Chris Botti. An A-list of musicians appear on Givin' It Up: keyboardists Patrice Rushen, Rex Rideout and Herbie Hancock; bassists Marcus Miller, Abraham Laboriel and Stanley Clarke; guitarists Dean Parks, Ray Fuller and Michael Thompson; saxophonist Marion Meadows; and drummers Vinnie Colaiuta and Michael White. =========================================================== Also appearing on Radio Free Jaazzzzz are new releases from Boney James, Lee Ritenour, Jamie Davis, Marilyn Scott, the Soft Machine, Take 6, and more so i heard this cd and - well - i don't generally go for "smooth" jazz - but this one is not too bad. the mccartney cut though is pretty lame IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD45 Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 I would like to hear George Benson play free jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 so i heard this cd and - well - i don't generally go for "smooth" jazz - but this one is not too bad. Neither Benson nor Jarreau are without some pretty formidable skills... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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