Best of George Benson: The Instrumentals

~ Release by George Benson (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

▼ CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1My Heart Is Dancing
George Benson5:15
2Breezin'
recording engineer:
Al Schmitt (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
assistant producer:
Noel Newbolt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
mixer:
Al Schmitt
bass guitar and guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Phil Upchurch (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
clavinet and piano:
Jorge Dalto (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
electric piano and Minimoog [mini-moog]:
Ronnie Foster (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
conductor:
Claus Ogerman (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
orchestrator:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1976)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
Breezin’ (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
composer:
Bobby Womack
publisher:
Unart Music Corp. (ended), ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), EMI Unart Catalog Inc., Tracebob Music Co., フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部, ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label) and 日本アブコ音楽出版
George Benson45:36
3Mimosa
keyboard programming:
Rhett Lawrence
synthesizer programming:
Larry Williams ([Jazz] keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet - Producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist)
additional engineer:
Carl Beatty (engineer), Eric Calvi, Ross Pallone, Dave Palmer (Recording engineer at Electric Lady Studios, New York; Drummer with The Amboy Dukes), Al Schmitt and Steven Strassman
assistant engineer:
Mark Cretella, “Iron” Mike Crowiak, Peter Doell, Dan Garcia (engineer/producer), Mike Iacopelli (engineer), Michael Mason (producer), Dave O’Donnell, Ray Pyle, Joe Schiff, Stephen Shelton (Engineer, late '80s) and Bart Stevens
engineer and mixer:
Bill Schnee
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
assistant mixer:
Dan Garcia (engineer/producer) and Bart Stevens
bass guitar:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
classical guitar:
Earl Klugh
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer)
electric guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Paul Jackson
keyboard and synthesizer:
Greg Phillinganes
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
brass [horns] arranger:
Larry Williams ([Jazz] keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet - Producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist)
synthesizer arranger:
Greg Phillinganes
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1987)
additionally recorded at:
Amigo Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, Broadway Productions in Englewood, New Jersey, United States, Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, Circle Seven Recording in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, United States, Lion Share Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States, Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, RPM Studios in New York, New York, United States, Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and United Sound Systems in Detroit, Michigan, United States
recorded at:
Bill Schnee Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Power Station Studios (fka Power Station, Avatar Studios) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Mimosa
composer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
publisher:
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (UK), Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label), Triangle Music Company (BMI) and ヤマハミュージックEH(CM)
George Benson & Earl Klugh6:54
4Dinorah, Dinorah
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
assistant engineer:
Sheridan Eldridge, Ralph Osborne (engineer) and Mark Sackett
producer:
Quincy Jones
bass guitar:
Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson)
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
electric piano and Rhodes piano:
Greg Phillinganes
flute and saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft and Larry Williams ([Jazz] keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet - Producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
piano, Rhodes piano and synthesizer [Yamaha YC-30]:
Clair Fischer
synthesizer:
Herbie Hancock (US jazz pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer)
trumpet:
Jerry Hey
background vocals:
Patti Austin
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1980)
produced for:
Quincy Jones Productions, Inc.
recorded at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Kendun Recorders in Burbank, California, United States
mixed at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Dinorah, Dinorah
writer:
Ivan Lins and Vítor Martins
publisher:
BMG Sapphire Songs, Dinorah Music, Rashida Music and フジパシフィックミュージック
George Benson3:41
5Being With You
additional recording engineer:
John Agallo, Danny Caccavo (engineer), Bill Dooley, Jay Messina and Bobby Warner
recording engineer:
Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
assistant engineer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer)
producer:
Arif Mardin
mixer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer) and Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
bass guitar:
Anthony Jackson (US bassist)
drums (drum set):
Carlos Vega
electric piano:
Robbie Buchanan (Canadian producer)
guitar:
David Spinozza
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Paul Jackson, Jr.
solo guitar and lead vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
strings:
Jonathan Abramowitz, Al Brown (viola), Julien Barber, Frederick Buldrini, E. Vardi, Ted Hoyle, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, Joe Malin, Richard Maximoff, Gerald Tarack, Marilyn Wright, Richard Young (viola player) and Frederick Zlotkin (cellist)
background vocals:
Mark Stevens (US funk musician/songwriter, brother of Chaka Khan)
strings arranger:
Arif Mardin
concertmaster:
Andre Granat (Hungarian violinist) and Gene Orloff
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1983) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1983)
additionally recorded at:
Music Grinder Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Being With You
lyricist and composer:
Omar Hakim
publisher:
Fifth Plane Music and Triangle Music Company (BMI)
George Benson3:55
6Valdez in the Country
cover recording of:
Valdez in the Country
composer:
Donny Hathaway
publisher:
Kuumba, Microhits Music Corp., Universal Music–MGB Songs, ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
George Benson4:20
7Affirmation
recording engineer:
Al Schmitt (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
assistant producer:
Noel Newbolt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
mixer:
Al Schmitt
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
electric piano:
Ronnie Foster (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08) and Phil Upchurch (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
piano:
Jorge Dalto (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
conductor:
Claus Ogerman (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
orchestrator:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1976)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
Affirmation (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
composer:
José Feliciano
publisher:
J & H Publishing Co., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
recording of:
Affirmation
composer:
José Feliciano
publisher:
J & H Publishing Co., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
George Benson6:53
8Tenderly
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
George Benson3:07
9We All Remember Wes
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
additional synthesizer [string ensemble]:
Nick de Caro (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Phil Upchurch (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02) and Ronnie Foster (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
piano:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
recorded at:
George Benson at The Roxy (1977-09-30), George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-01) and George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1978)
additionally recorded at:
House of Music in West Orange, New Jersey, United States
recorded at:
The Roxy in West Hollywood, California, United States (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
live recording of:
We All Remember Wes (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
composer:
Stevie Wonder
publisher:
Black Bull Music, Jobete Music Co., Inc. and 大洋音楽
George Benson5:42
10Weekend in L.A.
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
additional synthesizer [string ensemble]:
Nick de Caro (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Phil Upchurch (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02) and Ronnie Foster (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
recorded at:
George Benson at The Roxy (1977-09-30), George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-01) and George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1978)
additionally recorded at:
House of Music in West Orange, New Jersey, United States
recorded at:
The Roxy in West Hollywood, California, United States (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
live recording of:
Weekend in L.A. (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
composer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
publisher:
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (UK), Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label), Triangle Music Company (BMI) and ヤマハミュージックEH(CM)
George Benson7:28
11That's Right
George Benson4:59