Jazz guitarist and singer George Benson turns the big 8-0 today! He started making a name for himself in the ’60’s with Jack McDuff nd others, then went solo, recording the triple-platinum album Breezin’ in 1976, from which his first hit, a cover of Leon Russell’s "This Masquerade," came. "Six To Four" also comes from that album; it was written by Chicago blues and jazz guitarist Phil Upchurch, who plays here in this 1976 performance for Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert.
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I’ve played this in a band before – never a favourite of mine. Thought maybe it was the version we played, but I can now honestly say it just doesn’t do it for me. Can’t love everything!
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I don’t know that it would work as well with brass and woodwinds, but it’d be interesting to hear.
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Love George Benson
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He’s excellent, whether he’s doing pop, smooth jazz, or straight-ahead jazz. That “Breezin'” album was a masterpiece…
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Yes it was.
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John, I see you’re back for the A-Z. Looking forward to checking out your blog on a more consistent schedule. This year I’ll be doing some musical nonsense……..it should be fun! Zulu Delta!
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Great! Musical nonsense for the win!
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I don’t know this song but I could get into it. A fun listen.
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The whole album, “Breezin’,” is excellent and shows all he can do, and it’s great listening.
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Nice, donāt remember that one.
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I think it was the third song on “Breezin’.”
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love it
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I’m happy you do!
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Lol not Nine to Five šš
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‘Fraid not… It’s a take off on a song by Wes Montgomery called “Four On Six.” Or so I’ve heard.
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It’s all in the numbers šš
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