Title: New Boss Guitar Artist: Jack McDuff Label: Fantasy Product Type: VINYL LP UPC: 888072357808 Genre: Jazz Release Date: 2014-07-15 Number of Discs: 1
George Benson was only 21 when, on May 1, 1964, he recorded his first album as a leader, the New Boss Guitar of George Benson. At that point, the guitarist had yet to become a huge name in jazz, although many of those who knew Benson agreed that he showed great potential. This is an impressive debut. The guitarist had developed a distinctive, recognizable sound on his instrument, and he plays with both feeling and technique on five Benson originals (including the sly "Shadow Dancers, " the exuberant "Rock-A-Bye, " and the earthy blues "I Don't Know") as well as interpretations of "Easy Living" and "Will You Still Be Mine." This album is historically important as well as rewarding.
Tracks: 1.1 Shadow Dancers 1.2 The Sweet Alice Blues 1.3 I Don't Know 1.4 Just Another Sunday 1.5 Will You Still Be Mine? 1.6 Easy Living 1.7 Rock-A-Bye 1.8 My Three Sons
