Big Boss Band

by George Benson

Big Boss Band cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1990
  • Label: Warner Bros. Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:45
  • Community rating: 3/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Teaming up with the Count Basie Orchestra, the legendary guitarist and vocalist fully indulges his classic big band swing aspirations. 'Big Boss Band' is a lush, immaculately arranged tribute to traditional jazz standards, highlighting Benson's effortless vocal charm.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Without a Song (4:11)
  2. Ready Now That You Are (5:50)
  3. How Do You Keep the Music Playing (5:04)
  4. On Green Dolphin Street (4:08)
  5. Baby Workout (3:51)
  6. I Only Have Eyes for You (2:57)
  7. Portrait of Jennie (4:28)
  8. Walkin' My Baby Back Home (3:04)
  9. Skylark (5:07)
  10. Basie's Bag (3:00)

Credits

  • Count Basie Orchestra - primary artist
  • Frank Foster - arranged by, saxophone
  • Cleveland Eaton - bass
  • Duffy Jackson - drums
  • Charlton Johnson - guitar
  • Carl Carter - piano
  • Danny Turner - saxophone
  • David Glasser - saxophone

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