George Benson - Masquerade

Title: Masquerade Artist: George Benson Release Date: 12/15/1998 Re-Released On: 7/18/2002 Label: Magnum (UK), Thunderbolt (UK) Duration: 47:15 UPCs: 5099882317226, 751848871528, 509988231722 Genre: Jazz Styles: Hard Bop, Jazz-Pop, Contemporary Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Quiet Storm, 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: 0 Members Wishing: 1 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Love for Sale
2. The Masquerade Is Over
3. There Will Never Be Another You
4. All Blues

Year Type Label Catalog # 2002 CD Thunderbolt (UK) 72 1998 CD Magnum (UK) 15

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George Benson displays virtuosity on guitar and vocals on four powerful traditional jazz tracks. The CD kicks off with a compelling version of "Love for Sale," a straight jazz dynamo featuring long solos and a torrid tempo. A laid-back rendition of "The Masquerade Is Over" (not to be confused with his later pop hit "This Masquerade") features, as the other three songs do, a long, tantalizing guitar solo from Benson. "There Will Never Be Another You" is a ferocious swing piece propelled by Benson's lightning-fast fingering. "All Blues" closes the CD on a dark, moody note; its highlights are a fluid standup bass player and a slow-rolling tempo punctuated by sharp drum kicks and timely snare and brush play. Purists who dismissed Benson's commercial recordings will find a place in their CD cabinet for this masterpiece. No frills, just fiery jazz at its best. Originally released in 1973. ~ Andrew Hamilton, All Music Guide

Name Credits Al Harewood ? Bill Williams Liner Notes George Duvivier Bass Mickey Tucker ?