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mr. beaumont
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| lgiro wrote: | | mr. beaumont wrote: | I'll never knock a man for puttin' bread on his table.
But you'd think by now, if george wanted to, he could pretty much record any kind of album he wanted... |
depends on how he likes to spend, now doesnt it?  |
true enough, I saw him in a sportcoat the other day that I don't think they carry at Target. 
More power to him. But I'd still love to hear him do another straight ahead record, or heck, even a more old school smooth record like "breezin" or "weekend." No matter what I think of his current music, he's still one of the best who ever picked up a six string...
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M
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| Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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I don't knock GB for his commercial successes (and even his commercial stuff is pretty dang well done!); but I agree that I'd *love* to hear him return to some of the early stuff, stylistically.
Loved him and Freddy Hubbard together on, like, Sky Diving, and etc.
But, man, 7b5 and others, the man can *sing* in addition to his phenomenal playing. I'm surprised at the "cringe" comments. He's quite a good vocalist. |
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Tung
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planetguy
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| Quote: | | ....the man can *sing* in addition to his phenomenal playing. I'm surprised at the "cringe" comments. He's quite a good vocalist. |
absotively. his more commercial stuff ain't my bag either but ya gotta admit he does do it very well.
and someone that has made some great, great classic albums of must have gtr music....well, in my book...they get a pass.
my two words:
"thanks george"
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gibson175
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Sideways Jaye
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evokes envy.
Benson's recorded output is very frustrating. I think I speak for a small legion of jazz guitar enthusiasts who long for a straightahead jazz record from Benson.
I don't care for most of what he's recorded, even before "Breezin." For instance, on "Beyond the Blue Horizon," he does "The Gentle Rain," which is an awesome tune, but he doesn't even play over the changes, opting to jam over a vamp instead.
Enormously skilled but hasn't showcased his guitar playing in ages.
You would think he'd have enough dough and enough leverage with the record companies to do a side project where he burns it up in straightahead style, but he obviously isn't motivated to do that anymore. |
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M
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| Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:05 pm Post subject: Re: 2 words about George Benson |
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| guitarjunky wrote: | | On July 2nd , I will be giving George Benson the second Montreal Guitar Show Tribute Award ... |
Hey, guitarjunky, I'm sure we all would like a full report after the event, please! |
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guitarjunky
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bejeeber
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COOL.
And hey we can hope that this sort of attention will inspire him to cut a straight ahead instrumental trio album. 
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M
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| Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks, gj. Any description of the event for us? |
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guitarjunky
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| Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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| M wrote: | | Thanks, gj. Any description of the event for us? |
I try to make of this annual event something different for the recipient... and this is clearly very touching... The fact that the fans are the one that told him how good they feel he is was the way to go... Again this year I felt that I got him offguard but that this was a real pleaser... He was very happy about it... and in the evening he gave a stunning performance...
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M
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| Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 11:55 am Post subject: |
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| Very cool! |
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brianmayeux
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| I am completely floored people are dissing George Benson on a Jazz Guitar forum... Unless its a joke ... The guy is an amazing jazz guitarist... And a great person too... |
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Secret2goodtoneispractice
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| Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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Frickin' amazing
Other worldly
Damn, George
My Hero
Guitar genius
Jazz genius
Musical genius
Inflames lessers
Provokes jealousy
Incends critics
Exasperates arrogant
Antagonizes purists
Entertains millions
Maddens unsuccessful
Disheartens unknowns
Demoralizes inferiors
Creates benchmark
Inspires legions
Loved, hated
Aggravates wannabees
Creates joy
Thanks, George!
For all the haters: What two words describe what George Benson would think of your playing, performance, proficiency, and musical contribution?
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M
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| Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Secret2goodtoneispractice wrote: | | What two words describe what George Benson would think of your playing, performance, proficiency, and musical contribution? |
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzing!
(Actually, I'll bet GB would be very gracious and not publicly dis' anyone.) |
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