Album Details
Title: Collaboration
Artist: George Benson and Earl Klugh
Release Date: 1987
Re-Released On: 6/16/1987
Label: Warner Bros.
Duration: 49:32
Album Type(s): Instrumental
UPCs: 075992558020, 075992558044
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Urban, Contemporary Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Guitar Jazz
Moods: Elegant, Intimate, Laid-Back/Mellow, Refined/Mannered, Soothing, Sophisticated, Amiable/Good-Natured, Gentle, Reserved, Stylish, Earthy, Energetic, Playful, Rollicking, Romantic
Total Copies: 20
Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1 |
Track Listings
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Mt. Airy Road
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Mimosa
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Brazilian Stomp
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Dreamin'
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Since You're Gone
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Collaboration
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Jamaica
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Romeo & Juliet [Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet]
Additional Releases
| Year | Type | Label | Catalog # | | 1987 | CD | Warner Bros. | 2-25580 |
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Other Editions
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Album Review
George Benson rebels against the machine and comes out with an all-instrumental album, his first in 11 years and also his first full teaming with onetime protégé, acoustic guitarist Earl Klugh. Klugh sounds much more mature and forthcoming here than he did as a teenager in Benson's CTI days. Yet Benson still blows him away with his effortless swing, endless invention (within the constraints of the carefully controlled arrangements, however) and totally assured placement of the notes. "Mimosa" has some especially fluid work by Benson, with Klugh serving as an effective foil. The backing is mostly an electronic wash, though underpinned by solid funk support from former Benson bandmembers Harvey Mason and Paulinho Da Costa. The biggest hang-up are the so-so tunes, which both guitarists gratefully transcend whenever they solo. While Collaboration disappointed many guitar fans back in 1987 who were hoping for a more energetic session, time has underlined and strengthened its musical virtues. ~ Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide
Credits
| Name | Credits | | Al Schmitt | Engineer | | Barton Stevens | Assistant Engineer, Mixing Assistant | | Bill Schnee | Mixing, Assistant Engineer, Engineer, Mixing Assistant | | Carl Beatty | Assistant Engineer | | Chuck Domanico | Bass (Upright) | | Dan Garcia | Assistant Engineer, Mixing Assistant | | Dave O'Donnell | Mixing Assistant, Assistant Engineer | | David Palmer | Assistant Engineer | | Doug Sax | Original Mastering | | Earl Klugh | Guitar, Guitar (Classical), Performer | | Eric Calvi | Assistant Engineer | | George Benson | Guitar (Electric), Performer | | Greg Phillinganes | Keyboards, Synthesizer, Arranger, Synthesizer Arrangements | | Harvey Mason, Sr. | Drums | | James Newton Howard | Synthesizer, Synthesizer Strings, Synthesizer Arrangements | | Jason Miles | Synthesizer | | Jimmy Bralower | Drum Programming | | Joe Schiff | Assistant Engineer | | Larry Williams | Synthesizer, Horn Arrangements | | Laura LiPuma | Design | | Marcus Miller | Synthesizer Arrangements, Rhythm Track Arrangement, Bass, Arranger, Drums | | Marty Paich | String Arrangements | | Michael Iacopelli | Assistant Engineer | | Michael Mason | Assistant Engineer | | Paul Jackson, Jr. | Guitar (Rhythm) | | Paulinho Da Costa | Percussion | | Peter Doell | Assistant Engineer | | Randy Goodrum | Rhythm Arrangements, Assistant Engineer | | Ray Pyle | Assistant Engineer | | Rhett Lawrence | Keyboard Programming | | Ross Pallone | Assistant Engineer | | Stephen Shelton | Assistant Engineer | | Steven Strassman | Assistant Engineer | | Stuart Watson | Photography | | Tommy LiPuma | Producer | | Vinnie Colaiuta | Drums |
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